Mace and Heathrow Airport have deployed Boston Dynamics’ Spot the robot dog to provide 3D laser scans of a 1960s cargo tunnel at the airport.
Mace is leading on the refurbishment and updating of cargo tunnel’s M&E services, bringing them into compliance with new regulations. The project team is trialling Spot, equipped with a Trimble X7 scanner.
Mace is using Spot to safely retrieve data from the construction site. The team then use the data alongside 3D models and augmented reality to track accuracy and progress on the work.
The robot is increasing safety on site by reducing human exposure to trips, slips and accidents, particularly in hazardous, dark, or slippery locations. It is also improving efficiency on site as the scans taken by the robot are quick and accurate.
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