This four-legged machine, made by Boston Dynamics, is set to patrol the complex, energy-dense environment 24/7. Rover can do up to 24 daily patrols, and it's got some impressive tricks up its sleeve. The robot can open doors, climb stairs, and even navigate through busy areas.
But Rover isn't just for show. It's there to do some serious work. The robot can take measurements, check out valves and machinery, sniff out gas leaks, and keep an eye on battery temperatures. All this helps JLR's engineers focus on analyzing data and fixing problems rather than constantly monitoring equipment.
The Coventry facility plays a big role in JLR's plans to go all-electric by 2030. It's packed with thousands of assets that need constant checking, and that's where Rover comes in handy.
JLR isn't stopping with just one robotic dog. The company is looking at ways to use these four-legged helpers across all its factories worldwide. They're already getting ready to roll out the Range Rover Electric at their Solihull plant.
Jaguar's also got big plans. They're aiming to become a pure-electric luxury brand. Their first model will be a 4-door GT that's set to be the most powerful and eco-friendly Jaguar ever. It'll have a range of about 700 km and will cost around £100,000.
To make all this happen, JLR is putting £18bn into what they call their "Reimagine strategy". They're not just stopping at robot dogs either. At their Lyons Park facility, they've brought in plasma cleaning robots to get rid of tiny dust particles on battery cells before they're put together.
Source: JLR