Spot doing Autonomous Inspections at the Nestlé Purina Factory.

Boston Dynamics’ Spot is a four-legged robot that is being used by Nestlé Purina to help with a variety of tasks (such as autonomous inspections) in its factories and warehouses. Spot is equipped with a variety of sensors and cameras, which allow it to navigate autonomously and collect data about its surroundings.

At Nestlé Purina, Spot is being used to:

Inspect products for defects
Monitor inventory levels
Transport materials
Collect data about environmental conditions
Assist with security

Spot is able to perform these tasks because it is highly mobile and adaptable. It can climb stairs, walk over rough terrain, and even open and close doors. Spot is also very quiet, which makes it ideal for use in food production facilities.

Nestlé Purina is still in the early stages of using Spot, but the company is already seeing the benefits of the robot. For example, Spot has been able to help Nestlé Purina to reduce the number of product defects and improve inventory management. Spot is also helping Nestlé Purina to collect data about its factories and warehouses in a way that was not possible before.

Nestlé Purina is one of a growing number of companies that are using Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots. Spot is already being used in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. As Spot technology continues to develop, it is likely that the robot will be used in even more industries in the future.

Here are some specific examples of how Nestlé Purina is using Spot:

In one factory, Spot is used to inspect cereal boxes for defects. Spot uses its cameras and sensors to scan the boxes for any damage or imperfections. If Spot finds a defect, it flags the box for further inspection.
In another factory, Spot is used to monitor inventory levels. Spot uses its cameras to count the number of products on shelves and pallets. This information is then used to ensure that Nestlé Purina has enough inventory to meet customer demand.
In a warehouse, Spot is used to transport materials from one location to another. Spot can carry up to 140 pounds of cargo, and it can navigate autonomously around obstacles.
Spot is also being used to collect data about environmental conditions in Nestlé Purina’s factories and warehouses. For example, Spot can be used to measure temperature, humidity, and air quality. This data can be used to improve the working conditions for employees and to ensure that the products are stored in a safe and sanitary environment.
Finally, Spot is being used to assist with security at Nestlé Purina’s facilities. Spot can be programmed to patrol certain areas and to report any suspicious activity.

Nestlé Purina is very pleased with the results it has achieved so far with Spot. The company is planning to expand its use of Spot to other factories and warehouses in the future.

Robot and Autonomous Quotes

“Whatever you are studying right now, if you are not getting up to speed on deep learning, neural networks, etc., you lose. We are going through the process where software will automate software, automation will automate automation.” ~Mark Cuban
“Dig into every industry, and you’ll find AI changing the nature of work.”~Daniela Rus
“AI is a complex field and I am the first to say that we computer scientists have not progressed as far as many people believe. For instance, we currently have no credible research path to any kind of conscious AI algorithm and there are no robots that are truly autonomous or able to make their own decisions — so don’t worry about walking terminators.” ~Richard Socher
“Technology, through automation and artificial intelligence, is definitely one of the most disruptive sources.”~Alain Dehaze
“Predicting the future isn’t magic, it’s artificial intelligence.” ~Dave Waters
“Harnessing machine learning can be transformational, but for it to be successful, enterprises need leadership from the top. This means understanding that when machine learning changes one part of the business — the product mix, for example — then other parts must also change. This can include everything from marketing and production to supply chain, and even hiring and incentive systems.” ~Erik Brynjolfsson