Spot at Ontario Power Generation: Automating Circuit Breaker Tripping and Racking

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  • @MrMaxyield
    @MrMaxyield ปีที่แล้ว +508

    As an industrial service electrician who has donned 42cal/cm² arc flash suites many times to rack in new equipment/ breakers, this is a real joy to see... Thanks Boston Dynamics for making our industry safer...

    • @CraigGood
      @CraigGood ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Could you give an executive summary of what the dangers are? I'd never heard of an arc flash suit, but can sort of guess from the name. Is it protection from a nasty UV flash?

    • @davidsault9698
      @davidsault9698 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@jackalterman Personal Protective Equipment - here a jumper rated for the flash intensity produced by a short of a particular high voltage being worked on.

    • @marcosadun
      @marcosadun ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I don't know... but it looks to me a bit silly to use a robot like SPOT for this kind of breakers. As we are talking about innovation and automation... it should be easier to integrate an actuator in the breaker... overall these breakers are already partially automated...

    • @Flint_Hyzermatic
      @Flint_Hyzermatic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jackaltermanEssentially, clothing designed for electrical safety is given protection ratings in calories (a unit of heat energy). This rating is determined by how much of an electrical arc flash the clothing can handle. The clothing is usually made from cotton as it doesn’t melt like most synthetic materials. A “40 cal suit” as they’re commonly referred is very thick, think winter coat thickness, and used to protect the electrician from very high voltage arc flashes; at my job we use them whenever servicing any panel with 480v and higher, and we wear them to service 13,800v switches as well. I have never worked with anything higher than 13,800 so cannot comment beyond that. The suit has a full head covering, face shield, and thick, bulky gloves. Makes you look like one of those bomb disposal guys when you wear it, lol. And they get hot inside real quickly, especially in the summertime. For normal everyday maintenance, we wear a suit rated at 8 cals, which is basically just your standard cotton coveralls, washed in a way that doesn’t leave polymer residues as to maintain the cotton’s integrity as a non-melting material. If we have to service equipment under 480v and above 24v, we just wear safety glasses and insulated gloves along with the lighter 8 cal clothing. Hope this makes sense.😁

    • @MrMaxyield
      @MrMaxyield ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @CraigGood Yes, basically a fire resistant suit used to mitigate the effects of arc flash and arc blast... Arc incidents can be Very nasty, in fact several times hotter than the sun...

  • @ato7472
    @ato7472 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    It is nice to see spot being utilized in the industrial sector. Having spot do the hazardous tasked usually tasked to the individual, putting them at risk of harm. It is also really gratifying to see spot's abilities being streamlined and integrated more into operations. This is amazing work, why I love Boston Dynamics.

    • @88njtrigg88
      @88njtrigg88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Human resources redundancy here we come.

    • @snowflakemelter7171
      @snowflakemelter7171 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@88njtrigg88It frees up a technician to work on something else.

  • @ianprice2298
    @ianprice2298 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    So glad to see Spot doing what it is designed for.

    • @datboiashy2957
      @datboiashy2957 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@DirtyRobot Plot human extinction. But now its a good lil robo doggo

    • @rafaelsousa5
      @rafaelsousa5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Wait it was not designed for dancing? I have been lied to my entire life.

    • @tonyatthebeach
      @tonyatthebeach ปีที่แล้ว +22

      If your job is to turn a ratchet then odds are you would have lost it anyway.
      Ps. I'm sure people said this about combine harvesters....would you like to go rake hay 12 hours a day for minimum wage?

    • @sqlevolicious
      @sqlevolicious ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@tonyatthebeach Shoot, just look at the industrial revolution which was supposed to cut millions of jobs, but didn't because it forced people to go after new trades and learn engineering and other STEM fields. Robotics are already doing the same, and we are seeing MORE jobs, as we eliminate minimum wage jobs that are dangerous or not important. We don't need a min wage cashier taking orders paid by a billion dollar corporation, we don't need people taking unnecessary risks to do something a robot can easily do.

    • @lukestarkiller1470
      @lukestarkiller1470 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ⁠@@Duudle-t7fthey’re just taking the boring and dangerous jobs, so we can focus on the fun and creative jobs. At least until AI takes those over, then we’ll have a real problem

  • @chaosfire321
    @chaosfire321 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    Very interesting to see Spot go from tediously and manually operating a socket wrench another person put in to autonomously grabbing and turning a wrench itself. The streamlining is genuinely impressive to watch!

    • @SimplestUsername
      @SimplestUsername ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think it highlights the fact that the developers devloped Spot as a proof of concept instead of targeting a particular market. Integrating some form of a power tool module on the second generation would be a welcome addition that could make the robot infinity more useful.

    • @cameron7374
      @cameron7374 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@SimplestUsername I feel like something like that could be achieved by just having different attachments for the arm.

    • @SimplestUsername
      @SimplestUsername ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cameron7374 Precisely. I believe that a modular, powered, quick attach system built into spots hand would be the way to go. Then developers could build different module's that attach on Spots back to hold the attachments, bits and materials.

    • @jwadaow
      @jwadaow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SimplestUsername It is powered. I think what you mean is rotating.

    • @TopTechTrendsX
      @TopTechTrendsX ปีที่แล้ว

      Why are they saying PPE glasses during an interview in a control room? 🤔

  • @lukestarkiller1470
    @lukestarkiller1470 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Watching Spot evolve over the years has been really cool. I remember back when Boston Dynamics was just making big clunky robots that could walk or run around and not really do much else, they were still really cool for their time, but they’ve developed so much now

  • @munibowais
    @munibowais ปีที่แล้ว +146

    The precision of the arm is amazing

    • @munibowais
      @munibowais ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@cma4023 because of 30 years of research and hard work. They are amazing

    • @munibowais
      @munibowais ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cma4023 your answer is great. An insight i didn't know I needed. Thanks

    • @sqlevolicious
      @sqlevolicious ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@cma4023 maybe becasue it is marketing? Also, it's still amazing innovation at this scale.

    • @xl000
      @xl000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Inverse kinematics. Just look at the jacobian ...

    • @cadennorris960
      @cadennorris960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cma4023Knew there would be a uselessly pessimistic comment somewhere in this comment section. Get a life…

  • @razzraziel
    @razzraziel ปีที่แล้ว +248

    I love how he has protective glasses for the whole interview to protect himself from the camera.

    • @toddb930
      @toddb930 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was wondering why they were wearing safety glasses. 😄😂🤣 Nice catch.

    • @Spiker985Studios
      @Spiker985Studios ปีที่แล้ว +64

      There's literally zero reason to remove them. They may be in an area that mandates them, and if so the camera operators probably also have them on

    • @mtbrdude
      @mtbrdude ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Ever been in heavy industry? I'm surprised they don't have bump caps and hi vis vests on.

    • @bikeny
      @bikeny ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw that too. But I was wondering why the clothing maker's huge logo was on the shirt. It's not like it's the NFL or other sport where there is only one brand allowed. I wonder if they (the company) has to pay for it or is the maker doing this for just this kind of publicity? And fwiw, I don't like it in sports either. Also, I know who the logo belongs to, I just don't want to write their name.

    • @illpunchyouintheface9094
      @illpunchyouintheface9094 ปีที่แล้ว

      You cant trust those cameras

  • @NocturneGamers
    @NocturneGamers ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I saw an operator taking spot on a walk through the plant about a two months ago, I was super excited to finally see one of these in real life. It's cool to see how these are going to be making my job safer.

  • @Pir-o
    @Pir-o ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Looks good in white and black. Almost like Aperture Science.

    • @GmodPlusWoW
      @GmodPlusWoW ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Take me with you. I'm different! Get MAD!"

    • @xiSreficuL
      @xiSreficuL ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This was a triumph...

    • @mrburnz884
      @mrburnz884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you go back to a way older video, you'll see that Spot originally was black and white.

  • @jonathan__g
    @jonathan__g ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is super cool to see and implemented. Anything to help keep others safer is a win in my opinion.

  • @justsomeeggsinapot1784
    @justsomeeggsinapot1784 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Eexcited to see the Spots in action! Workplace incidents are going to DROP. Geniuses of engineering.

    • @thepro08
      @thepro08 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes they are doing everything they can to replace poor people.... notice they dont try to replace high income jobs

    • @Ilamarea
      @Ilamarea ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No worker, no problem! :D
      No people, no problems at all! Welcome to our instance of the Great Filter; inevitable technological progress.

  • @ZERO_O7X
    @ZERO_O7X ปีที่แล้ว +27

    A couple decades ago I had a Sony Aibo but Spot is world's beyond in tech. Looking forward to meeting one someday. ❤

    • @AI-Consultant
      @AI-Consultant ปีที่แล้ว +6

      was that the one that could bring you a beer?

    • @CID-ck8zv
      @CID-ck8zv ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@AI-ConsultantFor $100M... But they say, in USA corruption not exist...

    • @DonaldMcLemore-n6d
      @DonaldMcLemore-n6d ปีที่แล้ว

      You have 15 seconds to comply

  • @mrmashleolive
    @mrmashleolive ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cowabunga! Amazing piece of ingenuity shout out to Spot and the Boston Dynamics Team 👍

  • @conveychemistry
    @conveychemistry ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Spot is such a gem! Love seeing him excelling in all he does!

  • @painfall
    @painfall 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is great step for humanity.

  • @RangieNZ
    @RangieNZ ปีที่แล้ว +7

    An excellent usage of an amazing technology. For a while, it was almost like a toy looking for a purpose, but replacing the human in hazardous situations, is an excellent purpose.

  • @SilvioMaranoSMH17
    @SilvioMaranoSMH17 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The smoothness and precision of spot movements is a pleasure to behold.

  • @SimplestUsername
    @SimplestUsername ปีที่แล้ว +101

    In my opinion, integrated power tools seem like a pretty obvious option for a robot like this.

    • @Zreknarf
      @Zreknarf ปีที่แล้ว +17

      not an electrician but i imagine there's a 6m arc flash reason on this type of work that prevents the humans from using power tools in the first place

    • @Innomen
      @Innomen ปีที่แล้ว +8

      For real, a kitchenaid mixer has that universal socket. Spot needs one. They can partner with dewalt or something.

    • @joost1120
      @joost1120 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      There's probably a few reasons why they don't do it. First of all, it adds weight to the arm. Then, another point of failure, one that is quite a bit harder to fix than simply giving Spot a new ratchet wrench. Spot's current arm is capable of doing all kinds of things, like opening doors, tripping breakers, picking up things, it's really a jack of all trades. Why give it an integrated tool for a single purpose, rather than have it just use the already existing arm?

    • @SimplestUsername
      @SimplestUsername ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@joost1120 A decent drill/screw motor is only a few ounce, that could be detachable or built in. The complicated part would be building a reliable quick selection bit/screw holder that fits on spots back.
      If it's detachable (which is the way I'd go) they just need to update spot it self with a powered modular quick attach system somewhere on Spots hand, ideally in a way that places the driver right below the hand camera.

    • @jebus456
      @jebus456 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They said it in the video, flexibility as a platform. They don't want to decide for their customers what use cases they can use the bot for.

  • @Tilenm
    @Tilenm ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great work Boston Dynamics. Really cool to see all the progress.

    • @abdurrahmandureng
      @abdurrahmandureng ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean yeah but technology is getting a little to advance for me.

  • @MegaWeiyang
    @MegaWeiyang ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I work in a Combine Cycle Plant & 1 of my rountine task is to manually rack in/out 6.6kV breaker. Little did i knew until i saw the video summary saying 600V breaker is consider high risk. How i wish my power station would buy just 1x SPOT..

  • @giu5357
    @giu5357 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    they are still people complaining about a robot stealing a human's job but not often also taking the risk that come with that job

    • @MichaelSHartman
      @MichaelSHartman ปีที่แล้ว

      Today's complaining comes from artist, writers, and the white collar crowd who once were immune, are now being replaced by Artificial Intelligence.

  • @dodaexploda
    @dodaexploda ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Look at that beautiful beautiful tech. The CANDU, not spot. But spot is pretty cool also.

  • @NickDrinksWater
    @NickDrinksWater ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spot on!

  • @alanalot
    @alanalot ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What we really need is a communication between multiple robots to accomplish tasks.
    Imagine two spots working the tools with big dog carrying a bunch of tools to repair major systems.

  • @Suke_no_Estrella
    @Suke_no_Estrella ปีที่แล้ว +3

    どうかこの素晴らしい技術達が攻める側として、軍事転用されません様に🙏🇯🇵to🇺🇸

  • @dwaynezilla
    @dwaynezilla ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is exactly the kind of use case that robots like this are well-suited for. People tend to think of human tasks and then getting a robot to do it. But it opens up a whole different way of thinking. No need to de-energise the facility to protect humans if there are no humans involved.

  • @Walt1119
    @Walt1119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A spot rules!! So great to see these advances in this tech!

  • @Slebonson
    @Slebonson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go Spot changing the world one customer at a time!

  • @Jay-vr8it
    @Jay-vr8it ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They said people were crazy in the 60s saying robots will take over...well we owe those old buggers an apology

  • @lloydprunier4415
    @lloydprunier4415 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Would love to have a Spot to teach the neighborhood dogs to be more useful and quieter!

  • @Vladimir-JT
    @Vladimir-JT ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love to see BD out in the real world! So much hope for our future!

  • @gobert12
    @gobert12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spot in green has never looked finer!

  • @maranorth
    @maranorth ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woot Woot. Spot is in Canada making things safer and eliminating hazards for humans workers. Luv it. I hope Spot’s next stop is my house! LOL

  • @rarrawer
    @rarrawer ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here's to less electricians getting blown up by high energy arcs and to being able to perform maintenance faster with lesser disruption to service.
    Those high energy electrical systems are scary beasts.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spot would be perfect to send to the Moon, Mars whatever. Would save on so much Drama, Expense and Danger of manned spaceflight.

    • @MrDerpy-ns6sy
      @MrDerpy-ns6sy ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean that's asking bit much

    • @exeneron2094
      @exeneron2094 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This model cant go to mars, moon dust will destroy Spot in few days at max, not to mention radiation, low gravity and temperature.
      Thats why Spot is not on moon yet.

    • @cadennorris960
      @cadennorris960 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s what rovers are for. Our next step is manned missions to Mars there is no need to send spot.

  • @lugd441
    @lugd441 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boston, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON YOUR CHANNEL!

  • @cknight1369
    @cknight1369 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are the best videos on TH-cam . 😁

  • @TheRealRobertG
    @TheRealRobertG ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *Boston Dynamics* _separating humans from jobs is our goal_

    • @kelly-bo-belly
      @kelly-bo-belly 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad someone said it.

  • @Happy_Shopper
    @Happy_Shopper ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These bloody robots taking all the jobs.

  • @Wow_wow1
    @Wow_wow1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These dogs are so cute!

  • @idunlilitu218
    @idunlilitu218 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long live Boston Dynamics ans Spot!

  • @dandeeteeyem2170
    @dandeeteeyem2170 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a real use case with massive potential. This is actually a really good idea.

  • @rowolta
    @rowolta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a none dancing show case. Congratulations great job!

  • @wyldebill4178
    @wyldebill4178 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think an astromech droid would be more versatile

  • @JulianGaming007
    @JulianGaming007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this company

  • @skillzwitpillz1259
    @skillzwitpillz1259 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good Spot!

  • @lint2023
    @lint2023 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A great display of American technology, competition, and character would be a video of Atlas and his trusty companion, Spot.

    • @marshallmcluhan33
      @marshallmcluhan33 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Chinese Unitree Go2 would prance all over those fools and you might actually be able to buy it...

    • @_mysilentblue2227
      @_mysilentblue2227 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Boston Dynamics was actually sold to Koreas Hyundai. I believe it went Boston to Google and then to Korea.

  • @StoicismDigest
    @StoicismDigest ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @1993bhanuka
    @1993bhanuka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing a Sri Lankan in a Boston dynamics video made my day 😊

  • @superdrummergaming
    @superdrummergaming ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spot even gets RFID to badge through a secure door? That's really slick. There are always certain doors in a facility that can only be opened by maintenance, IT, or security, but spot might need that clearance for certain activities. Now he just has to verify that nobody sneaks in with him. Easy enough with all those cameras and thermals.

  • @joseperez-ig5yu
    @joseperez-ig5yu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So you can teach an old dog new tricks! Keep up the good work Spot!😊

  • @peterdilworth3110
    @peterdilworth3110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really cool work!

  • @pranjayarora8115
    @pranjayarora8115 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRILLIANT👍😎 ROBOT 🤖FOR BOTH INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE BOSTON DYNAMICS -3 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS👍 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE🤖 BOOM

  • @tonym9771
    @tonym9771 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One step closer to the movie Wall-e...

  • @stewartross1233
    @stewartross1233 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done people!

  • @better_together-w4m
    @better_together-w4m ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’d be interested in learning if SPOT could function as a disease home support service devise.

  • @selinesbeau
    @selinesbeau ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Dad used to be an operator at OPG, gonna send him this.

  • @BukolaDeborah-uy5sg
    @BukolaDeborah-uy5sg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow , it's putting off the fire itself 😊

  • @kiwibonsai2355
    @kiwibonsai2355 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    While I'm a fan of robotics the question is what happens when human labour is no longer required?
    We already live in a world where 1% hold over 50% of all wealth its gonna get to 60% soon then 70% then 80%......
    Greed is our biggest problem.

  • @lugd441
    @lugd441 ปีที่แล้ว

    Boston Dynamics, I'm always gonna call you boston and you're now officially now a member of the GREAT 10 TH-camrs that are mark, gura, dream, Nate, you, Alan, tombstone, shimpy, anonymiss and daily

  • @TehhCake
    @TehhCake ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's nice how he can protect workers. Now, where's my consumer-tier Spot to make me a coffee and save me 5 minutes of time? ;]

  • @Fishcakebuttie
    @Fishcakebuttie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another highly skilled job gone forever

  • @CynthiaAMartz
    @CynthiaAMartz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic!

  • @sqlevolicious
    @sqlevolicious ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the future Hyundai envisioned for BD, and I can't help but praise them for reaching it. We need more robotics.

    • @bassemb
      @bassemb ปีที่แล้ว

      I did not know Hyundai acquired BD, interesting. I thought they were still under Google.

  • @brucegreer49
    @brucegreer49 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work OPG!!!

  • @pietersleght6905
    @pietersleght6905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we want MORE dance & music vids with SPOT

  • @mentalizatelo
    @mentalizatelo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the reasons humans stick to rules is foremost for the possible outcome of a bad action, the punishment if they go out of line. Namely, the response from the employer and judicial system acting as a deterrent. That's the basics of the modern state: laws and the punishment it comes if you don't abide them. The sole purpose is to protect property (human life included).
    Machines have no sense of law and order and are emotionless in regards of mistakes since they don't care about punishments.
    Who is responsible for the errors these machines do?
    Who gets to be responsible if there's a gross industrial accident initiated partly or solely by the use of AI-powered machines?
    Who is financially and morally responsible for whatever those machines end up doing and, more important, who would be that dumb to rise their hand and voluntarily accept the role? Insurance companies? Who are they insuring and based on what?
    Is anyone really ready to spend their entire life in jail just because they put a 0 where there was supposed to be a 1 in a 345.234 lines programming code?
    Taking humans out of the loop also takes responsibility out of the humans.
    So many questions regarding automation and AI and so few answers since we're just starting.

  • @polarvortex6496
    @polarvortex6496 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The keycard under the hand at 3:59 is underrated

  • @lazarusblackwell6988
    @lazarusblackwell6988 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Its great to see their robot tech is advancing.
    A lot of people feel threatened by automation but i think it will all work out in the end.

    • @marjanakuzmanovic777
      @marjanakuzmanovic777 ปีที่แล้ว

      Non, ça ne va pas s'arranger 🤨

    • @lazarusblackwell6988
      @lazarusblackwell6988 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marjanakuzmanovic777 I respect your view.

    • @marjanakuzmanovic777
      @marjanakuzmanovic777 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@lazarusblackwell6988Vous savez, ça fait déjà des années que je m'intéresse à ce qu'il se passe dans le monde 🌍 Bonne journée 🖐️

  • @UnpleasantDog
    @UnpleasantDog ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Congrats!

  • @awesomelipe8396
    @awesomelipe8396 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact that the arm doesn’t have a way to use an impact driver or a socket attachment is a miss. But this shows the versatility of the robot badass

    • @NigelTolley
      @NigelTolley ปีที่แล้ว

      Just having a free-spinning head would do the job. Or strap on a power driven socket onto one of the "fingers".

  • @isaqueidalgo2023
    @isaqueidalgo2023 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fico facinado com a inteligência artificial da Boston Dynamics, seus robôs são incríveis 👍👏

  • @stargazer-elite
    @stargazer-elite ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot be looking stylish with that green

  • @AndrewMeyer
    @AndrewMeyer ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One thing I'm confused about: why the racheting motion? Can Spot's hand not spin freely?

    • @Damien.D
      @Damien.D ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think his hand can't spin freely because slip rings are a point of friction, a maintenance issue, and are not spark-free certified to work in explosive environments.
      Also, Spot ratcheting like anyone of us would do is super-cute, and as I've followed them from the very beginning, I think that the cuteness/biomimicking factor is a design feature at boston dynamics.

    • @Idiomatick
      @Idiomatick ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More like, why can't he use a power tool, lol.

    • @_mysilentblue2227
      @_mysilentblue2227 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would guess the wires and hydraulics that actuate the hand only have a limited rotational distance.

    • @kjamison5951
      @kjamison5951 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Idiomatick Spot is a power tool. But seriously, the ‘hands on’ approach is safest. Any operator will tell you that sensing any resistance when working on this is important. Spot will be able to relay telemetry on the stiffness or resistance of the fitting, just in case there is a bigger problem at hand.
      Power tools are handy for some tasks but other tasks require a softly, softly approach.

  • @onezerotwo
    @onezerotwo ปีที่แล้ว

    nothing better than replacing a highly skilled worker with a robot. ontario’s dream!

  • @XENONEZZ2
    @XENONEZZ2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It would be great to see Spot helping to clear minefields in Ukraine.

    • @XENONEZZ2
      @XENONEZZ2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@batman_2004 If it were advanced enough why would it get blown to pieces?...🤔

  • @ldm32tw
    @ldm32tw ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I see that spot seems to be developing in the direction of industry.
    But I think guide dogs are also a practical and worthy direction.

    • @ChituOkoli
      @ChituOkoli ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think guide dogs carry out functionality that is far more advanced than what Spot is able to do yet, or even any time soon. Their job would require Artificial Generalized Intelligence, and we're not there yet. Moreover, guide dogs provide genuine emotional companionship and it is an open question if AI would ever be able to do that. (Yes, sci-fi books and movies make emotions seem so accessible, but there is nothing remotely resembling general emotion in real-life AI.)

    • @Xzirie
      @Xzirie ปีที่แล้ว

      Actual living dogs need a lot of care and are not always practically feasible to keep, especially for disabled people, and not everybody needs the emotional companionship or even like dogs. Nobody suggests replacing ALL guide dogs with robots, there would be situations where one or the other is more suitable.

    • @tonyatthebeach
      @tonyatthebeach ปีที่แล้ว

      A guide dog could be replaced with a wearable AI GPS device, it doesn't need to actually lead the person by a leash

    • @MichaelSHartman
      @MichaelSHartman ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not a person with that need, but I can see it aiding the elderly, and disabled in retrieving, and performing some task. Commercial enterprises have more money, so get prime attention while the handicapped have the least, so are last, or forgotten.

  • @officemaxwell
    @officemaxwell ปีที่แล้ว

    the tools can put vertical on the backbone of spot, that it can put maybe 3 to 4 different tooling(screw driver, handler, etc.) and quickly exchange by the spot arm, like tooling belt

  • @jasoncarman_
    @jasoncarman_ ปีที่แล้ว

    People have no clue how incredibly advanced the spot system is to he effectively deployed in a situation like this by a small innovation team like this.

  • @ziasong
    @ziasong ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would be very happy to have spot carry heavy electrical service equipment onto those LV switchgear platforms when we do annual maintenance.

  • @adamkosz93
    @adamkosz93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way to go!

  • @rotcod2886
    @rotcod2886 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yeah, but can it do a backflip?

  • @Reasonable6
    @Reasonable6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I drove by your factory 🏭 🙃 cool stuff.

    • @AI-Consultant
      @AI-Consultant ปีที่แล้ว +1

      spot noticed and recorded your license plate and took a hi res photo of you wearing your blue shirt

  • @bobeerosne1163
    @bobeerosne1163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantasztikus.👏

  • @prte100
    @prte100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who could imagine, that Boston Dynamics will get so far with this. I'm so impressed.

  • @SamContinuum
    @SamContinuum ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can Spot's hand not spin? Does it have to do the normal human motion for the wrench going back and forth instead of just spinning it?

  • @Aqualyra
    @Aqualyra ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is spot very heavily shielded to stop radiation from blocking communications with the operator?

  • @roybixby6135
    @roybixby6135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good dog Spot.
    Radiation afflicted the robots at Fukushima - I know its less but is there any long term problem ? ...

  • @Seadminist
    @Seadminist ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wonder when Atlas will be more useful

    • @ato7472
      @ato7472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I too, am interested in seeing what applications Atlas would be used in!

    • @ZERO_O7X
      @ZERO_O7X ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same. Atlas is the robot I've been waiting for since I was a kid in the 80's reading sci-fi novels.

    • @SpotBostonDynamics
      @SpotBostonDynamics ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Atlas is a research robot. It might have job someday, but it will probably take few years.

  • @piewars12345
    @piewars12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    fire extinguisher spot is my new favorite lol

  • @rhinamphulo1886
    @rhinamphulo1886 หลายเดือนก่อน

    spot is more accurate than most human beings

  • @dragonslayer0
    @dragonslayer0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Applications across geography are numerous

  • @christopherdawkins5392
    @christopherdawkins5392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Or maintain your equipment properly. Replace equipment before end of life. Install explosion vented metalclad switchgear....

  • @Xavier7799
    @Xavier7799 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Wait... I said turn it off not on. Now look what you've done. You've started a fire".

  • @adamfilip
    @adamfilip ปีที่แล้ว

    the double glasses is hilarious

  • @trevorfulton2628
    @trevorfulton2628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why does it bother me that they are wearing safety glasses to sit down for the interview.

  • @RobStory-K
    @RobStory-K 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very interesting!

  • @rambosey6275
    @rambosey6275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is why unions are so important.

  • @johntrussell7228
    @johntrussell7228 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why wouldn’t the arm just spin instead of ratchet the socket out? Seems like a waste of time and complexity.

  • @ManuelBTC21
    @ManuelBTC21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine Spot walking around with a toolbox and a head that can pick out whatever one it needs for a give task.

    • @Damien.D
      @Damien.D ปีที่แล้ว +4

      At this point, it's only a matter of programming it to do so.
      CNC machines are capable of swapping tools since decades, after all.

    • @spencersdh1
      @spencersdh1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Put a little hardhat on it.

    • @illpunchyouintheface9094
      @illpunchyouintheface9094 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tool box? check
      Tiny hard hat? check
      All he needs now is a exposing butt crack and we’re in business