JLR’s EV production boosted by robotic dog ‘Rover’
JLR’s EV build and test facility in Coventry, has introduced a new addition, a four-legged robotic dog named ‘Rover.’
Rover assists by monitoring thousands of assets, identifying potential issues early, and helping maintain the schedule for the upcoming Range Rover Electric.
Rover has its own charging station at the plant and operates 24/7, unaffected by noise or distractions.
It follows pre-set patrol routes, conducts up to 24 daily inspections, and uses AI to perform tasks like opening doors and navigating stairs.
Its sensors help detect gas leaks and check battery temperatures, allowing engineers to focus on analysing the data for better decision-making and maintenance.
Gonzalo Ejarque-Rinaldini, PHD automation and robotics at JLR, said: “Key to JLR’s Reimagine strategy is a continual collaboration with the industry’s brightest minds, developing advanced robotics solutions that work in harmony with our employees for the uncompromising benefit of our clients.
Enabling our engineers to work safer and smarter, collaborations such as this one with Boston Dynamics are key. Not only are they essential in realising our ambition to electrify our Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar brands by 2030, they also have an important role to play in ensuring that the final vehicles that roll off the line have only the very best EV battery technology within them.”
