How Spot the Robot Dog Got a Job in Construction With Boston Dynamics and Trimble | The Dirt #17

A partnership between Trimble and robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics has given the construction industry its first full-fledged robot. It’s called “Spot“, named for its dog-like appearance. But why does it look like a dog? What can it do? How can construction projects benefit from its presence? We had those questions and many more so we asked Martin Holmgren, the General Manager for Buildings Field Solutions at Trimble and Brian Ringley, Construction Technology Manager at Boston Dynamics to join us on this episode of The Dirt to discuss Spot and the future of robotics in construction. Check out the conversation below. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:00 What is Spot? Why is it a Dog? 8:53 Why Legs are Better than Wheels 11:50 What’s the Difference Between Spot and BigDog? 14:51 Why Spot is Such a Good Fit For Construction 17:57 Controlling Spot: Remote Control and Autonomy  22:30 Battery Life the Upcoming Charging Dock 27:34 Has Construction Always Been a Target for Boston Dynamics? 36:00 What Specific Things Can Spot Do on Construction Jobsites? 43:00 How Can Spot Improve? 49:53 Price and How to Buy 🚨🚨🚨Check Out Our Other Recent Videos!🚨🚨🚨 Bobcat’s New E60 Powerful Enough to Replace 2 Excavators Komatsu’s WA800-8 is a Cost and Fatigue-Focused Mining Loader John Deere Loader Expert Breaks Down New L-Series, Redesigned Z-Bar Linkage | The Dirt #16 Hummer EV: The New Torque King of Pickups! ... Or is IT??? New Cat D9 Dozer Replaces D9T: New Torque Converter, Lower Maintenance Costs How Cat Built a GIANT Trench Maze for Real Life Pac-Man! Skid Steer Pac-Man? What It Was Like to Play Equipment World serves up weekly videos on the latest in construction equipment, work trucks and pickup trucks—everything contractors need to get their work done. Subscribe and visit us at !