LS Electric deploys robotic dogs to drive smart factory automation in Busan
Korean power equipment and industrial automation solution provider LS Electric said Tuesday it has put two of Boston Dynamics' four-legged Spot robots into regular operation at its Busan plant, using them to monitor production equipment and support quality and safety management as part of a broader smart factory push. The company worked with Hyundai Autoever, a systems integration affiliate of…
Korean power equipment manufacturer LS Electric has introduced two Boston Dynamics Spot robots to its Busan production facility. These robotic dogs are being utilized to monitor equipment and enhance quality and safety management within the company's smart factory initiative. LS Electric collaborated with Hyundai Autoever, a Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary, on a two-month trial period beginning in July before fully integrating the robots into daily operations.
The Busan plant, which serves as LS Electric's primary site for the production of ultrahigh-voltage transformers, is experiencing a surge in global demand due to the rapid expansion of AI data centers and power grids. By deploying Spot, the company aims to establish a predictive maintenance system that can detect potential equipment issues before they result in production disruptions.
Spot's onboard thermal camera is capable of examining vapor phase drying processes, a critical component of transformer manufacturing. This process involves drying components in a vacuum chamber, and Spot's thermal camera can monitor vapor phase drying by checking door seals and detecting heat leaks without any physical contact. Additionally, sensors assist in tracking the robots' movements and ensuring their seamless integration into LS Electric's production workflow.
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