Boston Dynamics Spot Robot
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A Boston Dynamics Spot Robot is a quadruped robot created by Boston Dynamics.
- Context:
- It can integrate with external sensors like LiDAR, cameras, and thermal imaging systems for enhanced capabilities.
- It can be controlled remotely or operate autonomously using pre-defined paths and AI-based navigation.
- It can utilize its modular design to carry various payloads, such as robotic arms, sensor kits, and custom attachments.
- It can interact with its environment using its optional robotic arm, allowing it to open doors, manipulate objects, and perform maintenance tasks.
- It can be deployed in scenarios like construction site monitoring, energy infrastructure inspection, and emergency response.
- It can operate in challenging conditions, including wet, snowy, or uneven terrains, due to its IP54-rated body and robust design.
- It can utilize its Software Development Kit (SDK) for developing custom applications, enabling industry-specific functionalities.
- It can range from a standard base unit used for simple inspections to a fully customized version equipped with specialized sensors and robotic arms.
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- Example(s):
- Boston Dynamics Spot Robot, 2017 was used to demonstrate door-opening capabilities, showcasing the integration of a robotic arm for object manipulation.
- In 2020, a Spot unit named 'Zeus' was employed by SpaceX at its Boca Chica Starship Test Site for site inspections and safety monitoring.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Spot was deployed in hospitals for contactless healthcare delivery to minimize exposure risks.
- In 2022, Spot was used by National Highways in the UK for roadside inspection and maintenance tasks on the M5 motorway.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Asimo, which is a humanoid robot designed for human interaction rather than hazardous environment operations.
- BigDog, another quadruped robot from Boston Dynamics, but focused more on heavy-duty terrain navigation.
- Pepper (Robot), a human-interactive robot designed for social engagement rather than industrial applications.
- See: BigDog, Robotic Arm, Machine Learning Navigation, Spot’s SDK, Humanoid Robots, Software Development Kit, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, Pepper (Robot).
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Dynamics#Spot Retrieved:2024-9-28.
- On June 23, 2016, Boston Dynamics revealed the four-legged canine-inspired Spot which only weighs 25 kg (55 pounds) and is lighter than their other products. In November 2017, a promotional video of Spot using its forward claw to open a door for another robot reached #1 on YouTube, with over 2 million views. A later video the same month showed Spot persisting in attempting to open the door in the face of human interference. Viewers perceived the robot as "creepy" and "reminiscent of all kinds of sci-fi robots that wouldn't give up in their missions to seek and destroy". On May 11, 2018, CEO of Boston Dynamics Marc Raibert on TechCrunch Robotics Session 2018 announced that the Spot robot was in pre-production and preparing for commercial availability in 2019. On its website, Boston Dynamics highlights that Spot is the "quietest robot [they] have built." The company said it had plans with contract manufacturers to build the first 100 Spots later that year for commercial purposes, with them starting to scale production with the goal of selling Spot in 2019. However, in September 2019, journalists were informed that the robots will not be sold, but they will be given on lease to selected business partners. In November 2019 Massachusetts State Police became the first law enforcement agency to use Spot as a robot cop, as well as in the unit's bomb squad. Since January 23, 2020, Spot's SDK is available for anyone via GitHub. It will allow programmers to develop custom applications for Spot to do various actions that could be used across different industries. On June 16, 2020 Boston Dynamics made Spot available for the general public to purchase at a price of . On June 23, 2020, a lone Spot named 'Zeus' was used by SpaceX at their Boca Chica Starship Test Site to help contain sub-cooled liquid nitrogen and to inspect 'potentially dangerous' sites at and around the launchpad. On July 9, 2020, a team of Spot robots performed as cheerleaders in the stands at a baseball match between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and the Rakuten Eagles, backed by a team of SoftBank Pepper Robots. Spot performed inspection tasks on the Skarv floating production storage and offloading vessel in November 2020. On April 9, 2021 Michael Reeves made a YouTube video where he attached a pressurized beer canister and penis-like nozzle to a Spot robot in order to detect red plastic cups and dispense beer into them. [1] On March 18, 2022, artist Agnieszka Pilat sold a painting created by Spot for $40,000 at the home of Brian Boitano to benefit Ukrainian refugees. The painting, titled "Sunrise March," was created by applying paint on Spot's feet and having the robot rotate in circles. In February 2024 drivers on the M5 motorway were warned they should not be alarmed if they saw a Spot operating alongside the road. The National Highways administration had trialled one "as an alternative to human inspectors".[2]