A robotic watchdog has recently been deployed at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy. “Spot” should be used “especially in underground areas that cannot be entered by employees for safety reasons,” said site director Gabriel Breeding Riegel. In addition, the robot dog would find unauthorized excavations, which according to breeding bars “unfortunately still take place in the region”.
The remote-controlled creature, who looks like a cross between a dog and an insect, stalked the stone streets of the famous old town this week – much to the delight of tourists. The robotic dog is called “Spot” and is supposed to inspect the hard-to-reach areas of the large ruin, collect data and draw attention to safety concerns.
“Spot” was sent to Pompeii this week by Valerio Brunelli, developer at Leica Geosystem. He called the robot a “leap into the future” for the archaeological site, causing it to wiggle and bow in front of the audience.
“Spot” gains aerial support: The use of the Leica BLK2FLY is also being tested as part of the project – a drone that will autonomously make three-dimensional scans of the environment using a laser.
Robot costs 71,000 euros
“Spot” weighs 70 kilograms, is about the size of a golden retriever and is controlled with a tablet. It was developed by the American company Boston Dynamics, which specializes in robots. According to the company’s website, “Spot” can be used in a variety of industries, such as construction sites, mining, or factories. The $75,000 robot is being tested in Pompeii. Its use was announced in March 2022.
Source: Krone
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