SUNNYVALE, Calif.
and SCHAAN, Liechtenstein and BOSTON, Nov. 19,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), Hilti and
Boston Dynamics announced today a collaboration to explore the
integration of Trimble's and Hilti's construction management
software solutions, GNSS technology and reality capture devices
with Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot platform.
Autonomous robots can play a significant role in construction,
specifically in production and quality control workflows by
enabling automation of routine and tedious tasks, reducing workload
and improving safety. The companies will collaborate to develop a
"proof-of-concept" solution. Equipped with Trimble's and Hilti's
reality capture devices as its payload and directly communicating
with a cloud-based construction management application, the Boston
Dynamics Spot Robot will be able to provide consistent output,
deliver improved efficiency on repeatable tasks and enable
up-to-date as-built data analysis. The autonomous, terrain-agnostic
capabilities support the dynamic nature of the construction
environment, enabling the robot to by-pass obstacles and maintain
its defined path to support routine tasks such as daily site scans,
progress monitoring, asset management and remote support.
Multi-directional communication between the robot, Trimble's and
Hilti's payloads and the cloud application support a continuous
flow of information and closes the loop for the construction
environment.
"Utilizing robots for routine tasks in hazardous environments to
improve safety, efficiency, and data capture consistency is part of
our digital transformation vision," said Aviad Almagor, senior director for Mixed Reality
and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) at Trimble. "We are excited for
this latest collaboration and looking forward to the potential
integration of our hardware and software solutions with the Boston
Dynamics' Spot Robot to enhance field-oriented workflows, reduce
amount of rework and facilitate on-site tasks."
"Trimble's and Hilti's domain knowledge, market leadership and
technologies are a great fit for our robotic platform," said
Michael Perry, vice president of
Business Development at Boston Dynamics. "Deploying an integrated
solution in the real-world environment doing dirty and dangerous
work, before, during and after the construction stage is a common
vision for the three companies, which can help drive the
transformation of the construction industry."
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling
some of the toughest robotics challenges. The company combines the
principles of dynamic control and balance with sophisticated
mechanical designs, cutting-edge electronics, and next-generation
software for high-performance robots equipped with perception,
navigation, and intelligence. Boston Dynamics has an extraordinary
and fast-growing technical team of engineers and scientists who
seamlessly combine advanced analytical thinking with bold
engineering and boots-in-the-mud practicality. For more
information: www.bostondynamics.com.
About Hilti Group
The Hilti Group supplies the worldwide construction and energy
industries with technologically leading products, systems, software
and services. With more than 29,000 team members in over 120
countries the company stands for direct customer relationships,
quality and innovation. Hilti generated annual sales of
CHF 5.6 billion in 2018. The
headquarters of the Hilti Group have been located in Schaan,
Liechtenstein, since its founding
in 1941. The company is privately owned by the Martin Hilti Family
Trust, which ensures its long-term continuity. The Hilti Group's
strategic orientation is based on a caring and performance-oriented
culture and the goals of creating enthusiastic customers and
building a better future. For more information, visit:
www.hilti.group.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering
products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data
analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety
and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise
lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware, and services are
transforming industries such as agriculture, construction,
geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more information
about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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