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How Spot helped BMW address its data blind spots
- BMW utilized Spot quadruped from Boston Dynamics for automated inspections in 2023 to address data blind spots at its Hams Hall plant in England.
- The Hams Hall plant generates large amounts of data while assembling engines and components, and integrating digital twin technology with Spot has improved data utilization.
- BMW created a digital twin of the facility by integrating 15 IT systems into a model accessible on smartphones or tablets, providing real-time production data.
- Using Spot for automated inspections, BMW avoided manual inspections that previously took a lot of time, enhancing maintenance efficiency.
- Spot uses sensors like thermal camera and acoustic sensor for inspections, with 80% of its time dedicated to routine inspections and 20% for forward-looking tasks.
- Spot allows BMW team members to conduct ad hoc inspections and make repair decisions promptly, improving operational efficiency.
- The integration of Spot into maintenance processes has streamlined operations at BMW's Hams Hall plant, benefiting from its user-friendly interface.
- BMW employees quickly adapted to working with Spot during inspections, leveraging its abilities to identify air leaks and improve maintenance requests.
- BMW highlighted the efficiency of Spot in operations and its ease of use, emphasizing its suitability for interns and young professionals in the workforce.
- Boston Dynamics' Aaron Saunders will keynote at the Robotics Summit & Expo, showcasing insights on robotics development for commercial applications.
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