National Highways uses robotic dog Spot for road inspection of difficult sites like steep banks and under bridges on M5 in Somerset, to minimize human inspector needs and traffic disruptions.

A robotic dog named Spot is being used by National Highways to inspect difficult-to-reach roadside locations such as steep banks and under bridges on the M5 in Somerset. The robot, developed by Boston Dynamics, is being trialled to reduce the need for human inspectors and minimize disruptions to traffic management.

February 16, 2024
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