Robot dogs priced at $300,000 a piece are now guarding some of the country’s biggest data centers | Fortune
Robot dogs from Boston Dynamics, costing up to $300,000, are increasingly used for security and inspection at large data centers.Summary
Data centers are turning to robot dogs, specifically Boston Dynamics’ Spot, for security and operational tasks. These quadrupeds can patrol perimeters, detect security threats, conduct inspections, and monitor construction, offering 24/7 surveillance and hazard detection. Despite the high price—ranging from $175,000 to $300,000—companies believe the robots will pay for themselves within two years. This trend is fueled by the massive investment in AI infrastructure, with nearly $700 billion being poured into the buildout, and the sheer size of modern data centers, like Meta’s Hyperion, which will be four times the size of Central Park. While the robotics industry isn't yet experiencing explosive growth, projections indicate significant expansion by 2030 and 2050, potentially impacting both knowledge and manual labor jobs.
(Source：Fortune)