Case Study: Foster + Partners improves construction site scanning with Spot from Boston Dynamics

Foster + Partners has uncovered practical project site applications for Spot

Foster + Partners, a global architecture and design firm, sought to explore the potential of advanced robotics for monitoring progress on their construction sites. They were particularly interested in the application of automated site scanning to capture consistent data and track complex project developments, leading them to partner with Boston Dynamics and its Spot robot.

Through Boston Dynamics' Early Adopter program, Foster + Partners tested Spot's autonomous scanning capabilities at a major London redevelopment site. The solution successfully demonstrated Spot's remarkable ability to navigate difficult terrain and obstacles to capture precise, repeatable scans. This allowed the firm to efficiently compare as-built conditions against design models. The partnership with Boston Dynamics proved highly effective, providing a valuable new method for generating consistent site data that shifts the value proposition in favor of robotic automation for repeated scanning tasks.

Foster + Partners

Adam Davis

Partner