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Boston Dynamics and FieldAI partner to bring robots into construction and other complex, dynamic environments. Discover more Artificial Intelligence Engineering tools Drone components Boston Dynamics and FieldAI announced a partnership to advance robotics in construction and other complex, ever-changing environments. The collaboration combines Boston Dynamics' world-class robotic platforms and software stack with FieldAI's Field Foundation Models (FFMs) for uncharted exploration, extending autonomous operations into spaces previously considered too unpredictable for robots. One example is construction, where sites are constantly evolving, with shifting terrain, changing layouts, and active human workflows. These highly dynamic conditions have long made it difficult for traditionally programmed robots to operate safely and effectively. Capturing accurate, timely information and maintaining oversight on fast-moving projects is labor-intensive, error-prone, and can expose workers to hazardous conditions. Construction serves as the proving ground for this technology. If robots can operate autonomously here, they can operate almost anywhere. "We've known Ali and his team since they won the Urban-circuit of the DARPA Subterranean Challenge using Spot robots, while tackling similar challenges for NASA," said Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics. Discover more Innovation Workshops Manufacturing Automation Services "Combining Field AI's expertise in risk-aware autonomy with Spot's remarkable mobility allows us to tackle uncharted and highly dynamic environments together - spaces that were previously off-limits to robots. This is truly great progress for robotics, and we are excited by the challenges FieldAI is taking on." Building on its extensive experience deploying autonomous robots in industrial environments, Boston Dynamics brings proven hardware capabilities to tackle these challenges. Its robots are designed to reliably operate in manufacturing and process facilities around the clock, effectively "living" in these environments. They perform scheduled missions and collect thousands of data points, analyzed through the Boston Dynamics Orbit platform, helping organizations detect failures early, perform preventive maintenance, and conduct security rounds. Through this partnership with FieldAI, a recognized leader in robotic AI and autonomous operations, these robots are moving into a new era of general-purpose autonomy. At the core of FieldAI's technology is the Field Foundation Model (FFM), a new class of "physics-first" foundation model built specifically for embodied intelligence, establishing a foundational layer for multiagent, fleet-level coordination of robots. Unlike conventional AI models adapted for robotics, FFMs are purpose-designed to reason about uncertainty, risk, and the physical constraints of the real world. This enables robots to safely and autonomously operate in dynamic, unstructured environments, handling scenarios they haven't been explicitly trained for, without relying on pre-mapped layouts, GPS, fixed paths, or additional robot infrastructure. Robots powered by FieldAI's FFMs can autonomously operate completely on-edge, without the need for any connection to the cloud, allowing customers to expand their operations into the most remote environments on earth. FieldAI + Spot: A construction-focused autonomy solution. The integration of Boston Dynamics' Spot, a quadruped robot designed for industrial inspection and mobility in complex environments, with FieldAI's Field Foundation Models (FFMs) expands its capabilities to fully understand construction sites and track and document as-built progress. Spot's rugged mobility, combined with FFMs' risk-aware decision-making, allows robots to safely and effectively navigate environments once considered too chaotic for automation. As each robot collects operational data across diverse environments, FieldAI's models continuously improve, creating a compounding data advantage that accelerates deployment reliability and enables rapid expansion. The solution addresses key construction challenges, including unpredictable terrain, dynamic workflows, and safety monitoring. FFMs enable Spot to adapt as sites change, collect accurate data, and align it with digital twin or BIM models, turning raw information into actionable insights. With uncharted territory exploration, a FieldAI-powered Spot can traverse unknown or highly dynamic areas without prior knowledge of the environment, such as underground mines, rapidly evolving construction zones, or dynamic human-populated sites. "FieldAI is leading the way in scaling deployments in complex and dynamic job sites across the globe, and delivering value that construction teams use every day," said Marc Theermann, Chief Strategy Officer at Boston Dynamics. "Making robots work reliably in these environments and handle uncharted exploration truly feels like rocket science for robotics, and if any team can take on these challenges, it's FieldAI." Deployed across numerous construction sites, Spot, equipped with FFMs, performs inspections, mapping, and monitoring autonomously. It can track daily progress through 3D scans and images, identify hazards such as standing water or blocked egress routes, and operate overnight to deliver fresh insights each morning. Uniquely, FieldAI's focus is on deploying and managing fleets of robots operating at the same time as a multiagent system. What fleets of robots make possible goes far beyond what a single robot can achieve: robots that can coordinate with one another, share an understanding of the environment, and reason collectively at site scale, turning autonomous machines into a true distributed system rather than one-off tools. Such fleets of robots can be deployed across multiple projects, standardizing operations and data collection at scale. The FieldAI-Boston Dynamics partnership has delivered measurable benefits for construction operations: * Efficiency: Inspection and documentation time reduced by more than 90 percent compared to manual processes. * Cost savings: Early detection of deviations reduces costly rework. * Safety: Robots monitor hazardous areas, reducing worker exposure. * Scalability: Customers from Asia to Europe to North America are expanding to enterprise scale deployments. "Complex real-world sites, such as construction sites, are unpredictable by nature," said Ali Agha, founder and CEO of FieldAI. "The real breakthrough is developing robots and robot brains that understand risk and make decisions in real time. That kind of intelligence allows robots to adapt on their own, bringing a new level of reliability and insight to complex environments. We're now at the inflection point where large fleet-scale deployment becomes possible." As part of the partnership, FieldAI is expanding the deployment of Spot robot in the coming months, creating one of the largest third-party quadruped fleets in the world. The combination of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot and FieldAI's FFM serves as a model for how this approach could be adapted to other industries where adaptability, reliability, and safety are critical. By refining this approach in construction, the companies are redefining what's possible in embodied AI and setting the stage for future autonomous applications.

Certis Group, Singapore's leading security solutions provider, has formed a strategic partnership with US-based FieldAI to deploy autonomous robotics in large-scale security operations globally. The collaboration combines FieldAI's AI autonomy technology with Certis' Mozart orchestration platform, which coordinates robots, human teams and command systems. FieldAI's Field Foundation Models enable robots to operate in complex environments without prior maps or routes, with learnings shared across fleets to improve performance. The technology will be integrated with Certis' command-and-control platforms for applications including autonomous patrols, incident detection and coordinated human-robot response. The partnership initially focuses on security applications across public infrastructure, transport hubs and commercial facilities, with broader use cases in inspection and facilities monitoring planned. FieldAI has opened a Singapore office to support deployments.

Certis and FieldAI form strategic partnership to deploy autonomous robotics in Real-World security operations. PR Newswire Today at 5:40pm PST PR Newswire SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2026 SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Certis Group, Singapore's leading provider of integrated security and operations solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with FieldAI, a US-based leader in deploying general-purpose autonomous robots, to advance cost-effective robotic applications in complex, real-world security operations. Orchestrating Humans, Robots and Operations at Scale Autonomous robotics technology has advanced rapidly, with security deployments of robots now underway across the world. This partnership between Certis and FieldAI aims to enable the scalable deployment of autonomous robotics across large, multi-site security operations globally by creating an ecosystem of general-purpose robots, integrated with command systems, operational workflows, and human teams. This combines FieldAI's advanced AI and autonomy technology with Certis' operational orchestration and deployment expertise, through Certis' Mozart(TM) orchestration platform that coordinates robots, human teams, workflows and command systems in real-world environments. Together, Certis is advancing the operating model for autonomous security, building on FieldAI's proven real-world deployments to improve how autonomous systems are integrated in live security operations today, while setting the standards for safe and reliable deployment at scale. A Partnership Grounded in Real-World Operations FieldAI's autonomy technology will be integrated with Certis' command-and-control platforms and operational workflows to scale deployment of autonomous robots working alongside human security teams. The robots will operate across diverse indoor and outdoor environments, including public infrastructure, transport hubs, commercial and industrial facilities, as well as more remote or hazardous locations. Structured with the flexibility of scale the robots are designed to perform routine tasks, freeing security personnel to focus on higher-level analysis and critical response. Deployments are designed to improve operational efficiency and resilience while maintaining service quality and safety, as both partners bring established capabilities in system performance, reliability, and human-robot coordination to operational scales not previously achieved in the industry. "The security industry currently employs more than 30 million workers globally, and operates in increasingly complex and labour-constrained environments, where reliability, safety and accountability are non-negotiable," said Ng Tian Beng, President and Group CEO, Certis. "For robotics to be viable at scale, they must integrate seamlessly with human teams, operational workflows and command systems. This partnership with FieldAI reflects our approach of working with leading technology companies to deploy solutions that can perform consistently in live, mission-critical environments." Advancing Autonomous Capabilities Through Integration At the core of FieldAI's technology are its Field Foundation Models(TM), general-purpose autonomy software that acts as a brain for any robot type to operate safely in complex, dynamic and real-time environments without reliance on prior maps, prior routes, or supporting infrastructure. As robots encounter new environments, learnings are shared across the entire fleet, continuously improving performance at scale. FieldAI's autonomy software will pair with Certis' orchestration and fleet management systems to support applications that can include autonomous patrols, real-time incident detection, remote supervision, and coordinated human-robot response, while allowing for scalable deployments at reduced cost. "The real world is complex and unpredictable. That's why we built autonomy that focuses on managing uncertainty, while learning and improving itself continuously across deployments," said Ali Agha, Chief Executive Officer of FieldAI. "Because the FieldAI brain doesn't need prior maps or pre-planned routes, customers can deploy these systems quickly and scale them across new sites with minimal cost and setup. Certis operates some of the most complex security environments globally, and integrating our autonomy technology with Certis' orchestration and operational platforms allows us to advance these capabilities where it matters most: in live operations at scale." Looking Ahead FieldAI has opened an office in Singapore to support ongoing deployments and integration work with Certis. Field AI will exhibit at ISC West 2026 on March 23-27, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. The collaboration will initially focus on security applications, with broader use cases such as inspection, facilities monitoring and intelligent field operations explored over time. Both companies will also work together on training, safety validation and operational frameworks to support responsible deployment. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to scaling practical robotics solutions that integrate seamlessly with human operations, supporting safer and more resilient environments as organisations face growing labour constraints and operational complexity. For media enquiries: About Certis Certis is a leading Singapore-based technology and services company that designs, builds and operates integrated smart operations across security, facilities and workforce management. Guided by its Operational Design First philosophy, Port Arthur News combine deep operational expertise with advanced technologies, including AI, robotics and intelligent orchestration, to help organisations run safer, smarter and more sustainable operations. Its proprietary Mozart(TM) platform enables real-time visibility, coordination and control across complex environments, delivering measurable efficiency, performance and sustainability outcomes. With headquarters in Singapore and operations in five markets across Asia Pacific and Qatar, Certis is trusted by government agencies, enterprises and partners around the world. Its 25,000-strong global team is committed to its purpose to make its world safer, smarter, better. About FieldAI Headquartered in Irvine, CA, FieldAI develops embodied AI software for autonomous robot operations in real-world environments. The company's Field Foundation Models provide a hardware-agnostic autonomy brain that enables robots to navigate dynamic and unpredictable conditions without maps, GPS, or predefined trajectories. The technology works across diverse platforms, from quadrupeds to humanoids, and has been deployed in industries including construction, security, energy, and logistics applications. For more information, visit www.fieldai.com or contact [email protected]. SOURCE FieldAI; Certis Group This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.