Dogs Vs. Computers

Bleeding Edge

from the dogs-winning dept

What’s the best device for sniffing out a bomb at airports? Security experts (even those that make machine sniffers) still say the dogs are the best sniffers available. The machines are getting better, but none are as sensitive and as accurate as a good bomb-sniffing dog. Of course, the machines don’t get tired, need to be fed or go out for a walk, or go to the bathroom in the middle of the luggage screening area. Tradeoffs.