Boston Dynamics reports significant advances in its Spot robot's capabilities across industries this year, from factory inspections to public safety work.
The company expanded globally by opening its first repair center in South Korea and partnered with Otto Group to deploy its Stretch robot in Europe.
New artificial intelligence updates helped Spot navigate difficult environments better and recover from slips more effectively.
The company launched Orbit, a fleet management software that helps companies control multiple robots and analyze data.
AB InBev's brewery in Leuven used Spot to cut repair times from months to 13 days. At Michelin's Lexington plant, the robot's inspections led to 72 work orders in six months.
BMW's Plant Hams Hall employed Spot to automatically collect data for their digital twin project.
Police departments, including Massachusetts State Police, used Spot to handle dangerous situations while keeping officers safe.
Boston Dynamics added new features for bomb disposal teams to help them find and deal with explosives more safely.
The company also released new tools for researchers to develop better ways for the robot to move.
Spot now uses acoustic sensors and laser scanning to detect machinery problems early in industrial settings.