Exploring the Diverse Use Cases of Slalom’s AI-Powered Robotic Dog, Spot
In the world of artificial intelligence and robotics, Slalom’s AI-powered robotic dog named Spot is making waves with its innovative use cases and capabilities. Chris Thomas, a technology and innovation specialist at Slalom, recently shed light on the growing potential of Spot at Google Cloud Next 2024.
Spot, powered by Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and edge technology, is equipped with a range of cameras and sensors, including 360-degree and thermal sensing capabilities. This allows Spot to not only perform specific tasks but also engage in general purpose tasks, such as picking up items, moving things around, and interacting with its environment.
Thomas emphasized the significance of Spot’s AI capabilities, driven by over 1 million tokens of data that enable the robotic dog to reason within various data sets and interact with users effectively. Slalom, being a global consulting and services powerhouse, is leveraging Spot for AI use cases, particularly in manufacturing for tasks like inventory checking.
One notable use case involved a collaboration between Slalom, Hitachi America, and Ericsson, where Spot was utilized for automated quality inspection in the rail industry. By combining Ericsson’s private 5G network, Hitachi’s industrial AI models, and Spot’s capabilities, the collaboration resulted in a quality inspection process that ensures passenger safety on trains and rail vehicles.
With robotics emerging as a key trend in the AI market, Spot’s versatility and efficiency are proving to be invaluable in enhancing operations across various industries, including warehouse logistics, manufacturing, IoT, and more. The global AI Robotics market is expected to reach $17 billion this year and grow significantly over the next five years, highlighting the growing demand for robotic solutions like Spot.
Spot may have joined Slalom as its first official ‘robotic employee’ in 2021, but its impact and potential are undeniable. From daily tours at Slalom’s element lab212 to client engagements for remote data acquisition and automation efforts, Spot continues to showcase the future of collaboration between humans and robots. As Spot paves the way for innovative AI use cases and advancements, it is clear that the possibilities are endless with this AI-powered robotic dog.