A ROBOTIC DOG GIVING HUMANS A HAND
Put a quadruped robot to work in places where humans can’t.
Why quadrupeds?
Quadruped robots deliver sure-footed stability and safety where people and humanoid robots can struggle. Four-point contact and a low center of gravity give them the edge on uneven terrain, while modular payload rails let you customize a roaming sensor stack that matches your goals. They’re ideal for routine inspections, anomaly detection, and quick go-look tasks, keeping people out of heat, heights, noise, and confined spaces.
“Robotics are not just initiatives to automate and save money. They’re really out there to help make people safer.”
John Tomik
Founder & Managing Director, Slalom Element Labs
Meet your quadruped teammate
Slalom’s robotic dog, SPOT, made headlines when it went to work inspecting Hitachi Rail’s Maryland facility. In partnership with Hitachi America and Ericsson, Slalom collaborated on an automated quality inspection solution leveraging a quadruped robot from Boston Dynamics.
Using the latest technologies to inspect train car production, this proof of concept demonstrates the power of smart factories to increase efficiency, consistency, worker safety, and traceability – all while capturing large amounts of data to further improve the flow of operations on the factory floor.