Carmaker hires dog with real byte

Fancy meeting Rover, the four-legged robotic canine doing its bit in JLR’s plan to electrify its brands by 2030?

Based at the company’s electric-car test and build facility in Coventry, England, Rover’s role is of “critical importance”, apparently.

Driven by AI, it spots potential operational issues. And just like an actual dog, Rover has a “kennel” for charging its 50-volt battery between shifts. 

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