McLaren will deploy autonomous quadruped robots initially to capture 360° site imagery, generate data and support safety compliance patrols and quality assurance.

Regular automated scans by FieldAI robots will create a visual and spatial record of work as it is installed.

AI-enabled analysis will compare site data against the design model, reducing the time between install and identification of on-site quality issues.

FieldAI’s Field Foundation Models combine data-driven AI with physics-based reasoning and uncertainty quantification to unlock environments that are otherwise too complex and unpredictable for robots.

One universal “brain” enables robots of all shapes and sizes to perform a widening range of tasks in unstructured environments they have never seen before. Because the software does not depend on prior maps, supporting infrastructure or pre-planned routes, the robots can be deployed quickly and adapt as a site changes.

McLaren Construction’s group pre-construction director, Adam Nicholson, said: “The significance of this deployment for the construction industry is that we can move beyond machines that are remote controlled or pre-programmed for a limited range of tasks and routes.

“Instead, we now have autonomous robots navigating stairs, doors and other obstacles and constantly working with our human teams to support productivity, safety and quality.”

Patrick Purwin, VP of Sales at FieldAI, added: “One of the impactful features of this partnership is McLaren’s willingness to expand use cases as general-purpose robots grow more capable.

“The work starts with monitoring and modelling missions and expands across the full spectrum of physical work, including site logistics, dexterous manipulation and multi-robot coordination.”

The moveis  a key stage in the McLaren’s implementation of a five-year digital transformation strategy, started in 2022.