US robot dog patrols massive construction sites for faster progress

FieldAI, an AI robotics company, has partnered with DPR Construction, a major U.S. contractor, to automate construction site processes using autonomous quadruped robots equipped with FieldAI’s autonomy software, Field Foundation Models™. Deployed at a DPR jobsite in Santa Clara, California, the Boston Dynamics Spot robot autonomously conducted extensive surveys and data collection, capturing over 45,000 photos, walking more than 100 miles, and mapping large interior and roofing areas. This system addresses inefficiencies in manual documentation, labor shortages, safety hazards, and operational delays by generating real-time, structured digital records that support decision-making, risk detection, and long-term project documentation. Traditionally, construction documentation involves engineers manually capturing 360° photos over days or weeks, resulting in outdated data and slow progress. FieldAI’s robot navigates dynamic, GPS-free environments autonomously, adapting to daily site changes and performing tasks such as progress tracking, hazard detection, material movement monitoring, and security checks. DPR