Boston Dynamics put its nimble four-legged robot called Spot up for sale in September last year, and its unique abilities are catching the attention of oil companies looking toward a future of ...
(SOUNDBITE) (English) BP FACILITIES TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, ADAM BALLARD, SAYING: "Several hours a day, several operators will walk the facility; read gauges; listen for noise that doesn't sound right; ...
Oil rigs can be incredibly dangerous, making the structures an ideal target for automation. To that end, oil producer Aker BP and AI software company Cognite have announced plans to test several ...