Boston Dynamics deploys Spot through authorized integrators — companies that handle procurement, configuration, payload selection, CMMS integration, staff training, and ongoing support. Actel Robotics is the authorized Boston Dynamics integrator for the Gulf Coast region.
What an Authorized Integrator Does
- Needs assessment: Inspection rounds, predictive maintenance, or compliance documentation — the answer drives payload selection and mission design
- Payload selection: FLIR thermal, acoustic sensors, LiDAR, radiation detectors, gas detectors — configured for your specific equipment
- Mission programming: Every inspection route custom-programmed for your facility layout and equipment
- CMMS integration: Connecting Spot data to your IBM Maximo, SAP PM, or Infor system for automatic work order generation
- PSM documentation: Configuring the system to satisfy OSHA 1910.119 mechanical integrity requirements
- Staff training and 30-day support: Included with every deployment
Deployment Timeline in Texas
Typical Spot deployment at a Texas refinery or chemical plant: 8–14 weeks from signed agreement to go-live. Site survey (weeks 1–2), procurement and CMMS integration (weeks 2–8), on-site installation (weeks 8–10), training and go-live (weeks 10–12).
$200K+Annual savings per site — Boston Dynamics published benchmark
Gulf Coast context: Texas Ship Channel facilities in Baytown, Deer Park, and La Porte have specific considerations — Spot is rated to 122°F, handles high humidity, and our Sugar Land engineers have first-hand experience with Gulf Coast industrial environments.
Use our ROI calculator or contact Actel Robotics for a facility assessment.