The Brook, a 52-story skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn, leverages robot technology to expedite its construction. Suffolk, the project’s general contractor, uses Spot, a robotic dog designed by Boston Dynamics, which automates tasks like data collection and hazard detection. Spot captures 360-degree images and performs laser scanning, improving efficiency by freeing workers from routine chores. Adam Fyrer from Suffolk notes that Spot, by handling meticulous tasks autonomously, allows teams to dedicate time to more critical activities, highlighting the potential of robotics in modern construction.
That's where the real value is. [Spot] is taking away a routine task that is very meticulous, and on a job site like this, can take up to, like, an hour to two hours to do. And Spot can do that completely, remotely, and autonomously.
Advanced technology like Spot allows companies such as Suffolk - one of the leading construction firms in the country - to streamline operations and maximize efficiency on job sites.
The robotic canine serves as a data collection tool, focusing on safety, scheduling, accuracy and overall site productivity. It helps workers use their time more efficiently by taking over menial and repetitive tasks.
Before deploying Spot to a construction site, Suffolk evaluates whether the site is the 'right fit' for the robot, which is also capable of climbing stairs.
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