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Meet the $100K robodog Spot that patrols a Long Island construction site

Last updated: July 2, 2025 3:12 pm
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Spot the Robodog: A $100,000 Mechanical Mutt Enhancing Construction Site Safety

Spot the mechanical mutt is not your average construction worker. This $100,000 robotic dog is now patrolling the premises of South Shore Hospital in Bay Shore, Long Island, ensuring maximum efficiency and safety for workers constructing the hospital’s new wing.

Adam Fyrer, from Suffolk Construction, who oversees Spot, describes the robot dog as a morale booster for the workers. The futuristic technology excites employees and creates a safer work environment.

Suffolk Construction is using a state-of-the-art mechanical dog to walk around the premises of South Shore Hospital, ensuring worker safety during the new wing installation. Dennis A. Clark

Spot’s main focus is on worker and structural safety at the construction site. Instead of performing tricks, Spot conducts walkthroughs that would typically be done by a project manager. This data is used to create a digital map for future reference.

Spot’s ability to navigate obstacles and people autonomously, along with its camera technology, allows it to identify safety violations and enhance worker compliance.

Embracing Technology for a Safer Future

Spot runs on a lithium-ion battery for approximately 90 minutes and can navigate stairs effortlessly. The robot’s durability and intelligence make it a valuable asset on the construction site.

Northwell Health, the client, appreciates the innovative approach to safety and efficiency brought by Spot. Vinod Nair, the hospital’s vice president of operations, commends the company for embracing advanced technologies in the industry.

Spot, the Boston Dynamics-made robotic dog, conducts walkthroughs and enhances labor efficiency at construction sites. Dennis A. Clark

Despite initial concerns about job displacement, Fyrer reassures that technologies like Spot are meant to assist workers, not replace them. The robodog is also showcased at schools to inspire the next generation of technology enthusiasts.

Overall, Spot is welcomed by workers in Bay Shore, who are more fascinated than intimidated by its presence. As Spot roams the construction site, it not only enhances safety but also sparks curiosity and excitement among those working on the project.

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