b'Partner News Summer 2022 21Enterpriseweaponisation of its robots or any uses designed to harm or intimidate people or animals embodying Boston Dynamics ethical principles.As a key supplier of advanced technologies and capabilities to the UK MOD, MCL has brought Spot to the UK defence market, thanks to its work with Boston Dynamics. With a focus on providing leading technology and solutions for the defence and security industry, MCL is continually sourcing the latest innovations through its global network of specialist providers.Looking toward future capabilities MCL is a key participant in Project Theseusthe UK MOD initiative to explore how autonomous technology can reduce the need for people to risk their lives to deliver resources in dangerous and complex environments. The project examines how autonomous systems could Introducing futuristicplay a role in providing logistical services to military personnel, as well as offering support in high-risk environments. robotic technology Specialist technology can be integrated into Spot to protect people by reducing the requirements on them in assessing these unique and dangerous situations. to the UK MilitaryDue to the adaptability of the technology, Spot has the potential to detect hazardous materials, drugs and hostile drones, as well as investigate suspect packages. Commenting on Project Theseus, the Through its collaboration with Boston Dynamics,Expeditionary Robotics Centre of Expertise Marlborough Communications Limited has enabled theat DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support), part of the MOD, says: To support such UK MOD to explore the potential of Spot the robot.innovative approaches to identifying opportunities for the British Army, our team have continued to use and develop novel, agile and dynamic commercial approaches. The latest innovative technology fromIntroducing Spot Marlborough Communications Limited (MCL),Spot is a mobile robot that can navigateThese approaches look to stimulate the Redhill based subsidiary of IET memberterrain to carry out repeatable missions,industry and attract those organisations Cohort plc, is a star in its own righthavingsuch as routine inspections and datawho can deliver and support our appeared on the BBC and CNBC in thecapture tasks. Controlled but unaided byexperimentation requirements, and exploit US. Spot, the yellow quadruped robot, hashumans, Spot reduces risk by carryingthe exciting technologies in these areas. been developed by Boston Dynamics and isout its missions autonomously. already in operation in mines, nuclear powerMCL is also bringing the innovation of stations and other high-risk situations.The robot can carry up to 14kg ofSpot to school pupils in the UK. A STEM equipment, including cameras to improveprogramme, delivered in collaboration with Through the companys collaborationsituational awareness and inspectionthe UK MOD, will focus on the engineering with MCL, a leading technologyabilities, or computers to run on-boardand coding behind the robot to inspire supplier to the UK Ministry of Defenceanalysis. This technology protects andthe next generation of engineers.(MOD), the military is able to benefitreduces the risk of people getting from this innovative technology.hurt, and Boston Dynamics prohibits'