Boston Dynamics has announced Levatas as its first Certified Technology Partner for Industrial AI, and going forward, Levatas' Analog Gauge detection and reading model will be available on all Spot robots. This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in pushing the boundaries of automation and its potential impact.
The roots of this collaboration trace back to October 2019 when Levatas recognized the immense potential of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot as an ideal platform for data collection in challenging environments. Leveraging its expertise in building computer vision models, Levatas saw the opportunity to gather data from hard-to-navigate areas, making the two companies highly complementary.
Spot quickly became Levatas' primary platform for industrial inspections and data collection automation. Levatas dedicated its efforts to providing the cognitive intelligence necessary for Spot to tackle demanding inspection tasks. Over the ensuing years, Levatas developed Industrial AI models specifically designed for Spot, resulting in a comprehensive platform of Industrial AI tools. These tools empower Spot to read analog gauges, identify thermal anomalies, detect air and gas leaks, identify corrosion, and alert humans to unexpected changes in their surroundings.
The impact of this collaboration has been felt across multiple industries, particularly in capital-intensive sectors such as manufacturing, electric utilities, oil and gas, and petrochemicals. Joint clients of Levatas and Boston Dynamics, including Anheuser-Busch InBev, TransBay Cable, Global Foundries, Publix, and Chevron, have embraced the innovative solutions provided. These businesses have teams in the field eager to explore and implement technology advancements. The engineering mindset combined with a desire to delegate mundane or hazardous inspections to robots allows employees to focus on higher-value and safer work.
The partnership between Levatas and Boston Dynamics represents the convergence of Spot, one of the world's most capable mobile robot, with cutting-edge Industrial AI capabilities. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in unlocking the power of automation and underscores the shared vision of both companies to redefine industry standards and enhance operational efficiency.
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