Case Study: Swinerton accelerates construction progress tracking with Boston Dynamics Spot

Legged Automation the final piece in end-to-end construction progress tracking

Swinerton, a major US-based general contractor, faced the challenge of automating its construction progress tracking workflow. Their manual process was slow, prone to human error, and caused significant payment delays. To solve this, they partnered with Boston Dynamics and implemented its Spot robot to autonomously capture 3D scan data on complex and obstacle-filled job sites.

The solution from Boston Dynamics involved using the Spot platform to carry a laser scanner through the construction site, navigating stairs and clutter to gather accurate data. This automated capture process fed into their AI software, drastically streamlining progress tracking. Swinerton estimates this innovation could reduce payment processing time from 90 days to as little as 10 days, improving cash flow and profitability.

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Tristen Magallanes

Innovation Analyst