Viral video: Robot dog patrols Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate after election victory | On trend

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate has been subjected to an increased security presence following his victory against Kamala Harris in the recently concluded US elections. A glimpse of this was captured in a video showing a robot dog patrolling the property.

“Donald Trump has reportedly beefed up his security at Mar-a-Lago and now has a robot dog patrolling the property. A large warning sign on the side of the robot dog reads: 'Do not pet,'” wrote X user Collin Rugg.

He added that Boston Dynamics made the robot dog, which is equipped with “surveillance technology.” “ According to Reuters, the dog was spotted outside the president-elect’s home after his historic election victory.

The video, which has since gone viral, shows a robot dog moving from one end of a lawn to the other without changing its pace.

“Protecting the president-elect is a top priority,” a U.S. Secret Service spokesman told the New York Post, confirming that the robots are now with the agency. “Although we cannot comment on the specific capabilities, the robot dogs are equipped with monitoring technology and a range of advanced sensors that support our protective measures,” the spokesperson added.

Increased security at Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, is a central focus of his personal and political life. The property is under the watchful eye of security teams as the residence of the president-elect. While it is not known how long the robot dog has been part of the security detail, it certainly shows that state-of-the-art security protocols are being followed on the property.

According to the outlet, robot dogs are becoming increasingly popular among security agencies. They are used to ensure the safety of emergency services and police officers.