The robot, called Spot, was developed by Boston Dynamics, and was previously only available for short-term lease. However, the tech firm has finally launched commercial sales of the robot, albeit for a hefty price. “The combination of Spot’s sophisticated software and high performance mechanical design enables the robot to augment difficult or dangerous human work. Its four-legged dog-like design allows the robot to navigate a range of terrains more easily than wheeled or tracked robots, according to Boston Dynamics. They explained: “Wheeled and tracked robots are limited by stairs, gaps, ground-level obstructions such as cabling and staged materials, and minor height differences in flooring.

Source: Daily Mirror June 17, 2020 10:18 UTC