SINGAPORE, May 12 -- From guarding bus depots to guiding the visually impaired, robot dogs are increasingly taking on diverse roles in Singapore, marking a new phase in the city-state's growing adoption of robotics.

The quadruped robots, known for their dog-like agility, have become a fixture in several industries here - patrolling construction sites, navigating hazardous zones, and even assisting with social services, according to a report published today in The Straits Times.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot was deployed at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park to enforce safe distancing.

Since then, its successors have expanded their scope, with one recently seen accompanying Progress Singapore Party candidate Tony Tan...