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Spot at Nestlé Purina – Boston Dynamics

November 16, 2023

Discover why Spot was the right fit for Nestlé Purina

Nestlé Purina deployed Spot to automate thermal and acoustic inspections in their packaging lines. Autonomous inspections allow them to give time back to the maintenance technicians, better predict and plan repairs, and ensure reliable operations. Discover why Spot was the right fit for their factory and how they plan on scaling with Spot.

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