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Sep 14, 2023

Loukia Papadopoulos Editor at Interesting Engineering

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The versatile robot will help create a virtual representation of the facilities.

In a first for the UK’s National Trust, Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog Spot is being used to survey two Cold War weapons testing sites located in Orford Ness, Suffolk.

This is according to a report by the *BBC* published on Thursday.

Spot, a versatile quadruped robot, has drawn a lot of interest as well as clients in recent years for its cutting-edge capabilities and its many potential uses.

## Efficiency and speed.

The machine has been designed to tackle a variety of tasks with efficiency and speed. Its lightweight and agile design allow it to navigate rough terrains, climb stairs, and function effectively both indoors and outdoors.

Spot can change its speed and posture to adjust to different environments, can execute dynamic movements and can trot, walk, and crawl.

The robot is equipped with ports that allow it to carry a variety of payloads, including cameras, sensors, and other specialized equipment. As a result, it is appropriate for tasks such as data collection, inspections, and monitoring.

Spot has the ability to function autonomously or be remotely controlled by a human operator. It can avoid obstacles and gracefully navigate challenging sites thanks to its sophisticated perception abilities.

Developers can adapt and program Spot for a variety of tasks using the software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API) Boston Dynamics provides.

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