
Boston Dynamics released Orbit 5.0 — AI reduced inspections by 70%
A cool update Orbit 5.0 for the Spot robot control platform from Boston Dynamics has been released. Which fundamentally changes the approach to industrial analytics and monitoring! The system now allows centralized control of entire robot fleets across multiple facilities, providing operators with detailed real-time analytics.
Spot autonomously patrols facilities while Orbit 5.0 artificial intelligence identifies anomalies. Spills, corrosion, missing fire extinguishers or equipment overheating. Algorithms convert images into structured data — percentages, digital indicators, text reports. Reducing the need for manual inspections by 70%.
The new Site View function creates visualizations based on Boston Dynamics robotics, giving historical context for comparing changes, such as mechanism wear. And allowing virtual inspections without on-site visits. Unlike complex digital twins, the solution can be deployed in hours! And Orbit 5.0 aggregates data on robot activity, fleet health and facility efficiency.
The industrial effect from implementation at clients like BMW already showed a 25% reduction in downtime through predictive maintenance. A partnership with Hyundai was announced — the company plans to purchase tens of thousands of robots for its factories.