manufacturer reported commercially available
Spot at Utilities, energy, and manufacturing operators
Machine
Customer
Utilities, energy, and manufacturing operators
Industry
Utilities / energy / manufacturing
Location
Global
Task
Autonomous inspection rounds (gauges, thermal, acoustic)
Units
Large installed base
Duration
Ongoing
Human supervision
Low; autonomous missions with oversight
Documented outcome
Widely deployed for repeatable inspection routes.
Evidence: manufacturer reported · Source: Boston Dynamics (2020-2026)
Read it for what it is. A documented deployment proves capability on this task for this customer — not that the same economics transfer to your facility. Automaker and flagship pilots are often R&D-subsidized. Model your own numbers before drawing conclusions.