Asylon Robotics, in partnership with 908 Devices, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, deployed autonomous robotic security units equipped with real-time gas detection technology at the 2025 Indianapolis 500. The deployment was intended to enhance public safety during the event, which attracted over 300,000 attendees.
The robotic units, known as DroneDog-2, are based on Boston Dynamics’ Spot platform and are integrated with 908 Devices’ InterceptIR sensors. These robots conducted continuous air monitoring and surveillance in GPS-denied environments such as tunnels beneath the racetrack. Data collected from these operations was transmitted in real time to emergency command teams and Asylon’s remote operations center via secure communication networks and Starlink backup systems.
According to Asylon, the integration of these robotic patrol units with its DroneIQ software enabled emergency personnel to monitor live video feeds, receive threat alerts, and access gas detection data remotely. The system is designed to function without interruption even in environments where traditional communication and navigation systems are compromised.
Asylon reports that its robotic platforms, which include security drones and a 24/7 Robotic Security Operations Center, have been utilized in over 250,000 missions. The collaboration at the Indianapolis 500 marked a continued effort to demonstrate the application of automated security systems in large-scale public events.
