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John Moores University invests 150K in Robot Dog



Liverpool John Moores University has invested £150,000 on a robot dog to put itself at the cutting edge of digital construction technology.

Sam Hough, BuildingPoint UK & Ireland business manager, said: “LJMU is really at the forefront of what is happening within the construction industry which is currently undergoing a digital revolution. Not only is Spot an important addition to construction sites from a health and safety perspective, but also a significant reminder that if the construction industry is to overcome a skills and labour shortage, then this is just the sort of technology to attract a new, motivated generation of engineering surveyors.

“Spot is presently active on several construction sites following investment by major construction companies so for LJMU to already be preparing the next generation of engineers in this way will be of considerable importance for the industry as a whole.”

Fiona Borthwick, interim head of civil engineering and built environment at the university, said: “We’ve been excited about Spot for a very long time, so we’re pleased that we now have our robot dog up and running. It's a great plus for our students that they will be familiar with this technology before they go full-time into the industry, and we look forward to further exploring Spot’s capabilities and options for different payloads."

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