Robo-“dog” “spot”lights faster power tunnel tasks

UK Power Networks has introduced a new robotic dog, named Spot for tunnel inspections.
The technology resembling the size of a Labrador, is playing a role in elevating worker safety across the underground power network that spans regions including London, the East and the South East of England.
“Spot” operates with remote guidance as it manoeuvres through tunnels to capture camera footage and thermal imaging data.
This collected data is subsequently processed through a machine-learni