Robots: Hyundai is using Boston Dynamics' Spot to patrol its motor plants in South Korea

Hyundai has a new site safety officer at one of its Kia assembly factories in South Korea -- Spot, Boston Dynamic's famous and oft-dancing robotic dog. In fact, the'Factory Safety Service Robot' has been upgraded with applied artificial intelligence, autonomous navigation and various remote sensing technologies. The robot can also be taken control of remotely and securely, allowing office personnel to observe and survey parts of the factory from a central location. Starting with a pilot operation in one factory, the augmented Spot will support late-night security patrols and create a safer environment for plant workers. Should this trial prove to be successful, Hyundai has said that it will look to expand the robot's patrol areas and consider deployment to additional sites. Hyundai hasa new site safety officer at one of its Kia assembly factories in South Korea -- Spot, Boston Dynamic's famous and oft-dancing robotic dog, pictured Hyundai has upgraded Spot with a thermal camera and three-dimensional LiDAR sensing technology.