In this report of Tech It Out, we provide you with the latest updates from the realm of robotics. Learn more about a robot that has the potential to be a valuable companion for individuals with visual impairments.

Spot: Robot guide dog for the blind

We have all heard the phrase that a dog is a man's best friend and now a dog named 'Spot' has a new job. This dog will help in railway repair in Paris. But how did this happen? Let's find out by taking a look at this video.

France: Dynamic robot-like dog helps in metro network repair in Paris

The ancient Italian city of Pompeii is to be monitored by a robot dog named 'Spot'. This technology aims to conserve ancient Archaeological site.

Italy: Robot Dog to be archaeologists' companion to surveil Pompeii

A dog-like robot has been deployed to roam around the ruins of ancient Pompeii. It is identifying structural and safety issues and also inspecting tunnels dug by relic thieves. &nbsp;

The initiative is the latest in a series of technologies employed to better manage the archaeological park since 2013.

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Created by the US-based Boston Dynamics, the four-legged robot Spot is being used as part of a broader project. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The robot is capable of inspecting even the smallest of spaces while “gathering and recording data useful for the study and planning of interventions”, park authorities said. &nbsp;

The aim is to “improve both the quality of monitoring of the existing areas, and to further our knowledge of the state of progress of the works in areas undergoing recovery or restoration, and thereby to manage the safety of the site, as well as that of workers,” they added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director, Pompeii archaeological park, said, “Technological advances in the world of robotics, in the form of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, have produced solutions and innovations typically associated with the industrial and manufacturing world, but which until now had not found an application within archaeological sites due to the heterogeneity of environmental conditions, and the size of the site.”&nbsp; &nbsp;

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A dog-like robot has been deployed to roam around the ruins of ancient Pompeii. It is identifying structural and safety issues and also inspecting tunnels dug by relic thieves.

A dog-like robot has been deployed to roam around the ruins of ancient Pompeii. It is identifying structural and safety issues and also inspecting tunnels dug by relic thieves. The initiative is the latest in a series of technologies employed to better manage the archaeological park since 2013. Also Read: World's most expensive french fries cost $200. Why is it special? Created by the US-based Boston Dynamics, the four-legged robot Spot is being used as part of a broader project. The robot is capable of inspecting even the smallest of spaces while “gathering and recording data useful for the study and planning of interventions”, park authorities said. The aim is to “improve both the quality of monitoring of the existing areas, and to further our knowledge of the state of progress of the works in areas undergoing recovery or restoration, and thereby to manage the safety of the site, as well as that of workers,” they added. Watch: Rare wooden Fang mask fetches $4.6 million in an auction, Gabonese protest the sale of the mask × Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director, Pompeii archaeological park, said, “Technological advances in the world of robotics, in the form of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, have produced solutions and innovations typically associated with the industrial and manufacturing world, but which until now had not found an application within archaeological sites due to the heterogeneity of environmental conditions, and the size of the site.” (With inputs from agencies)

Dog-like robot Spot employed to help manage ruins of ancient Pompeii  

Canada qualified for the World Cup finals for just the second time on Sunday, beating Jamaica 4-0 to book their ticket to Qatar and end 36 years of failure and heartache.

While Canada celebrated, Mexico and the United States will have to wait to learn their fate despite picking up wins along with Costa Rica, who also kept their Qatar hopes alive.

The United States got a hat-trick from Chelsea midfielder Christian Pulisic as they romped to a 5-1 home win over Panama while Mexico needed a 70th-minute goal from Edson Alvarez to win 1-0 and avoid a humiliating draw with winless Honduras.

The victory for Canada puts the leaders on 28 points in the CONCACAF qualifying group, three points ahead of the United States and Mexico, with Costa Rica, who beat El Salvador 2-1, a further three points back.

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The top three teams earn automatic places in November's World Cup with the fourth-place finisher facing an Oceania team in an intercontinental playoff for another berth.

Mexico will host El Salvador on Wednesday, the United States travel to San Jose to take on Costa Rica and Canada wrap up their campaign against Panama. Both Mexico and the United States require only a draw to seal an automatic berth.

After failing to clinch a finals spot with a 1-0 away loss to Costa Rica on Thursday, Canada returned home with renewed purpose and a chance to complete the job in front of a frenzied, red-clad, flag-waving, sold-out crowd of nearly 30,000 at BMO Field.

"I'm just so pleased we didn't win in Costa Rica," said Canada coach John Herdman. "This is how it was meant to be, I know why the football gods wouldn't let us score, it was for tonight.

"We just qualified for the World Cup, this is a legit football country."

There would be no blown second opportunity as Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan netted in the first half and Junior Hoilett added another after the break with Adrian Mariappa's own goal rounding off the scoring.

Canada will play at the World Cup for the first time since 1986 in Mexico, where they lost all three games and failed to score a goal.

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"I think this country never believed in us because we've given them nothing to believe in," said Herdman. "They believe now.

"This is the time for everyone to get behind football and unite because we can be a powerhouse."

It was a warm welcome home on a biting cold afternoon, making it the classic Canadian stage to take on a Jamaican side anchored near the bottom of the eight-team group in seventh, with one win and no hope of getting to Qatar.

There was a time during their 36-year quest to return to a World Cup finals that playing at home was no different than away for Canada, with as many fans supporting the visitors as the home side.

But there were no split allegiances on Sunday in a lopsided contest Canada dominated from start to finish.

Canada qualified for the World Cup finals for just the second time on Sunday, beating Jamaica 4-0 to book their ticket to Qatar and end 36 years of failure and heartache.

Canada qualified for the World Cup finals for just the second time on Sunday, beating Jamaica 4-0 to book their ticket to Qatar and end 36 years of failure and heartache. While Canada celebrated, Mexico and the United States will have to wait to learn their fate despite picking up wins along with Costa Rica, who also kept their Qatar hopes alive. The United States got a hat-trick from Chelsea midfielder Christian Pulisic as they romped to a 5-1 home win over Panama while Mexico needed a 70th-minute goal from Edson Alvarez to win 1-0 and avoid a humiliating draw with winless Honduras. The victory for Canada puts the leaders on 28 points in the CONCACAF qualifying group, three points ahead of the United States and Mexico, with Costa Rica, who beat El Salvador 2-1, a further three points back. ALSO READ: India end Bahrain outing with 3-0 loss to Belarus in international friendly The top three teams earn automatic places in November's World Cup with the fourth-place finisher facing an Oceania team in an intercontinental playoff for another berth. Mexico will host El Salvador on Wednesday, the United States travel to San Jose to take on Costa Rica and Canada wrap up their campaign against Panama. Both Mexico and the United States require only a draw to seal an automatic berth. After failing to clinch a finals spot with a 1-0 away loss to Costa Rica on Thursday, Canada returned home with renewed purpose and a chance to complete the job in front of a frenzied, red-clad, flag-waving, sold-out crowd of nearly 30,000 at BMO Field. "I'm just so pleased we didn't win in Costa Rica," said Canada coach John Herdman. "This is how it was meant to be, I know why the football gods wouldn't let us score, it was for tonight. "We just qualified for the World Cup, this is a legit football country." There would be no blown second opportunity as Cyle Larin and Tajon Buchanan netted in the first half and Junior Hoilett added another after the break with Adrian Mariappa's own goal rounding off the scoring. Canada will play at the World Cup for the first time since 1986 in Mexico, where they lost all three games and failed to score a goal. ALSO READ: Harry Kane becomes England's joint second-highest scorer after penalty strike against Switzerland "I think this country never believed in us because we've given them nothing to believe in," said Herdman. "They believe now. "This is the time for everyone to get behind football and unite because we can be a powerhouse." It was a warm welcome home on a biting cold afternoon, making it the classic Canadian stage to take on a Jamaican side anchored near the bottom of the eight-team group in seventh, with one win and no hope of getting to Qatar. There was a time during their 36-year quest to return to a World Cup finals that playing at home was no different than away for Canada, with as many fans supporting the visitors as the home side. But there were no split allegiances on Sunday in a lopsided contest Canada dominated from start to finish.

Canada beat Jamaica 4-0 to bring an end to 36-year long wait for a spot in FIFA World Cup

Eggs laid on a sandy beach in northern Italy by a loggerhead sea turtle, or Caretta Caretta, have hatched in what scientists describe as an “exceptional” event possibly brought on by global heating.&nbsp;

This is the first time that the hatching of Caretta Caretta sea turtle eggs had been recorded along the northern Adriatic coast.

Nine sea turtles were born on Wednesday night on the beach in Jesolo, which is a popular seaside resort close to Venice.&nbsp;

Also, this is where their mother had deposited 82 eggs, about 25 metres from the sea, overnight on 9 July.

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“This is the most northern nesting spot in the world, a truly peculiar geographical location,” Sandro Mazzariol, a professor of veterinary pathology at the University of Padua and coordinator for Cert, an emergency response team for marine animals, told La Repubblica.

In order to protect the turtles, a protective barrier had been put up around the nest. There were also volunteers from animal rights groups who kept vigil day and night.

Diego Cattarossi, the scientific director of the Tropicarium zoological park in Jesolo, told the local newspaper, Il Mattino di Padova, "The instinctive walk towards the sea is fundamental for the species because it helps them to memorise where the beach is, allowing the females to return to lay their eggs where they were born."

This was in context to a protective path of sand which was created to enable the reptiles to walk towards the sea.

Eggs laid on a sandy beach in northern Italy by a loggerhead sea turtle, or Caretta Caretta, have hatched in what scientists describe as an “exceptional” event possibly brought on by global heating.

Eggs laid on a sandy beach in northern Italy by a loggerhead sea turtle, or Caretta Caretta, have hatched in what scientists describe as an “exceptional” event possibly brought on by global heating. This is the first time that the hatching of Caretta Caretta sea turtle eggs had been recorded along the northern Adriatic coast. Nine sea turtles were born on Wednesday night on the beach in Jesolo, which is a popular seaside resort close to Venice. Also, this is where their mother had deposited 82 eggs, about 25 metres from the sea, overnight on 9 July. Also read | Coughs and lethargy: Lions, tigers at Washington zoo catch COVID-19 “This is the most northern nesting spot in the world, a truly peculiar geographical location,” Sandro Mazzariol, a professor of veterinary pathology at the University of Padua and coordinator for Cert, an emergency response team for marine animals, told La Repubblica. In order to protect the turtles, a protective barrier had been put up around the nest. There were also volunteers from animal rights groups who kept vigil day and night. Diego Cattarossi, the scientific director of the Tropicarium zoological park in Jesolo, told the local newspaper, Il Mattino di Padova, "The instinctive walk towards the sea is fundamental for the species because it helps them to memorise where the beach is, allowing the females to return to lay their eggs where they were born." This was in context to a protective path of sand which was created to enable the reptiles to walk towards the sea.

Loggerhead turtles born in most northern spot ever recorded

The company that has become a viral sensation for its eery dog-like robots is out with an update to its latest creation. Boston Dynamics announced it has added a human-like arm to its "Spot" robot. A video released by the company shows the robot opening doors, flipping light switches and even digging a hole to plant a tree. They even taught a group of Spots how to play jump rope.

Have you seen robot playing jump rope? This dog-like robot gets human-like arm

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog&nbsp;at&nbsp;Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart and keep to safe distancing measures.

The remote-controlled, four-legged machine built by Boston Dynamics was first deployed in a central park on Friday as part of a two-week trial that could see it join other robots policing Singapore's green spaces during a nationwide lockdown.

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"Let's keep Singapore healthy," the yellow and black robodog named SPOT said in English as it roamed around. "For your own safety and for those around you, please stand at least one metre apart. Thank you," it added, in a softly-spoken female voice.

Despite the niceties, breaches of Singapore's strict lockdown rules can result in hefty fines and even jail.

The city-state of 5.7 million people has more than 21,000 cases, one of the highest tallies in Asia, largely due to mass infections among migrant workers living in cramped dormitories in areas little visited by tourists.

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Under rules to enforce the lockdown in place until June 1, residents can only leave their homes for essential trips like grocery shopping and must wear a mask at all times in public. Exercise outdoors is permissible but must be done alone.

Another robot, in the shape of a small car, has been deployed at a nearby reservoir to warn visitors "not to loiter" and that "gatherings are not allowed".

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Public Utilities Board’s (PUB’s) O-R3 social distancing ambassador robot broadcasts reminders at joggers to keep a safe distance during the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore

The authorities behind the latest trial - the government technology and cyber security agencies - said in a statement that SPOT could better cross rough terrain in parks and gardens.

As well as broadcasting messages reminding visitors of social distancing measures, SPOT is fitted with cameras and analytics tools to estimate the number of people in the park.

Authorities said the cameras would not be able to track individuals or record personal data.

SPOT has also recently been trialled for use at a temporary hospital delivering medicines to patients.

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart and keep to safe distancing measures. The remote-controlled, four-legged machine built by Boston Dynamics was first deployed in a central park on Friday as part of a two-week trial that could see it join other robots policing Singapore's green spaces during a nationwide lockdown.

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart and keep to safe distancing measures. The remote-controlled, four-legged machine built by Boston Dynamics was first deployed in a central park on Friday as part of a two-week trial that could see it join other robots policing Singapore's green spaces during a nationwide lockdown. Also read: Innovation in times of coronavirus: Robot dispenses sanitiser at Bulandshahr collectorate "Let's keep Singapore healthy," the yellow and black robodog named SPOT said in English as it roamed around. "For your own safety and for those around you, please stand at least one metre apart. Thank you," it added, in a softly-spoken female voice. Despite the niceties, breaches of Singapore's strict lockdown rules can result in hefty fines and even jail. The city-state of 5.7 million people has more than 21,000 cases, one of the highest tallies in Asia, largely due to mass infections among migrant workers living in cramped dormitories in areas little visited by tourists. Also read: Amid coronavirus concerns, Chinese robotic arm may help save lives Under rules to enforce the lockdown in place until June 1, residents can only leave their homes for essential trips like grocery shopping and must wear a mask at all times in public. Exercise outdoors is permissible but must be done alone. Another robot, in the shape of a small car, has been deployed at a nearby reservoir to warn visitors "not to loiter" and that "gatherings are not allowed". Public Utilities Board’s (PUB’s) O-R3 social distancing ambassador robot broadcasts reminders at joggers to keep a safe distance during the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore The authorities behind the latest trial - the government technology and cyber security agencies - said in a statement that SPOT could better cross rough terrain in parks and gardens. As well as broadcasting messages reminding visitors of social distancing measures, SPOT is fitted with cameras and analytics tools to estimate the number of people in the park. Authorities said the cameras would not be able to track individuals or record personal data. SPOT has also recently been trialled for use at a temporary hospital delivering medicines to patients.

Singapore: Robodog 'politely' promotes safe social distancing at parks

Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston introduces a new age robot to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The robot is named 'Spot'. Spot is a four-legged robot and has a stature similar to that of dogs.&nbsp;

This robot is created by Boston Dynamics, this robotics company is known for its designs that mirror life-like movements that resemble people and animals.&nbsp;

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Robots have been introduced as the new line of defence. They are used to minimize the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Robots have performed actions such as taking food preparation jobs, performing medical intake exam and disinfecting cities.&nbsp;

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Countries like Spain and India are using drones to maintain their country-wide clock down. Italy is sending out its drones to monitor the temperature of its civilians.&nbsp;

Spot is still in its prototype stage.&nbsp;

The Spot has many features that will help health workers stay safe from the virus, it can carry food and medical supplies for those who are isolated due to the coronavirus. With a UV-C light attached to it, Spot could be used to disinfect various public spaces even the hospitals.&nbsp;

Spot has an Ipad attached to it that is connected with the doctor who can talk to patients and evaluate its symptoms.&nbsp;

Spot could have thermal cameras that could check for fever.

Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston introduces a new age robot to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The robot is named 'Spot'. Spot is a four-legged robot and has a stature similar to that of dogs.

Brigham and Women's hospital in Boston introduces a new age robot to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The robot is named 'Spot'. Spot is a four-legged robot and has a stature similar to that of dogs. This robot is created by Boston Dynamics, this robotics company is known for its designs that mirror life-like movements that resemble people and animals. Healthcare providers need our help. Today, we’re open-sourcing our work to make mobile robots part of a COVID-19 response to reduce risk to frontline medical staff. Here’s an overview of how we plan to use mobile robots to combat the virus: https://t.co/7sVHbvlb1B pic.twitter.com/m6dDTN7aN4 — Boston Dynamics (@BostonDynamics) April 23, 2020 × Robots have been introduced as the new line of defence. They are used to minimize the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Robots have performed actions such as taking food preparation jobs, performing medical intake exam and disinfecting cities. Today, we open-sourced our Spot software development kit and announced our first-ever user conference Actuate! Learn more about what users like @donttrythis and @testedcom are doing with Spot's SDK on our blog: https://t.co/GEc66PGyCx See the full video: https://t.co/sYn292AwmJ pic.twitter.com/cnIjMvSFIQ — Boston Dynamics (@BostonDynamics) January 23, 2020 × Countries like Spain and India are using drones to maintain their country-wide clock down. Italy is sending out its drones to monitor the temperature of its civilians. Spot is still in its prototype stage. The Spot has many features that will help health workers stay safe from the virus, it can carry food and medical supplies for those who are isolated due to the coronavirus. With a UV-C light attached to it, Spot could be used to disinfect various public spaces even the hospitals. Spot has an Ipad attached to it that is connected with the doctor who can talk to patients and evaluate its symptoms. Spot could have thermal cameras that could check for fever.

Boston Dynamics launch new 'Spot' robot to fight coronavirus pandemic

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