Meet Spot: Cargill’s new robotic watchdog

Meet Spot: Cargill’s New Robotic Watchdog

Cargill has deployed Boston Dynamics' robotic dog Spot to patrol its Amsterdam plant, performing thousands of inspections weekly to boost safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Spot, developed by Boston Dynamics, patrols Cargill’s multiseed crush and refinery plant, helping keep operations safe, efficient, and reliable. It can perform up to 10,000 inspections per week without fatigue.

Spot roams the rapeseed and sunflower processing lines with advanced sensors to identify potential issues, like overheating equipment or product leaks.

Author's summary: Cargill adopts robotic dog Spot to enhance plant safety and efficiency.

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