Merck pilots autonomous Spot inspections with Energy Robotics software
Energy Robotics announced a pilot program enabling Boston Dynamics Spot to conduct remote autonomous inspection missions at Merck facilities.
Evidence notes
- Energy Robotics announced a pilot enabling Boston Dynamics Spot to conduct remote autonomous inspection missions at Merck facilities.
- The pilot focused on monitoring thermal exhaust plants at Merck's Darmstadt site.
- The deployment tied Energy Robotics software to a named pharmaceutical industrial site and a fielded quadruped inspection workflow.
Company context
Energy Robotics provides an AI software platform for autonomous inspection robots and drones used in industrial facilities. The company originates from TU Darmstadt robotics research and supports mixed fleets including ExRobotics ExR-2 robots for hazardous inspection environments.