Spot, made by US-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics, can re-balance if knocked over, can navigate uneven or rough terrain, and carries a scanner which can show operators the state of a badly damaged building, according to Historic England.
Meanwhile, drones can be used access disaster-hit buildings where previously scaffolding would have been needed to assess the damage.
Mr Bedford said: “Having used these tools in many varied high-risk environments, I’ve seen first-hand how they can navigate debris, climb stairs, and reach elevated structures that would normally require expensive and potentially risky methods of access.
“This means we can make faster, better-informed decisions about protecting a heritage site.
“Our drones and mobile robot, Spot, are tools that would have been invaluable during the 1984 fire.
“They aren’t just clever gadgets – they’re helping us safeguard our heritage and keep people safe.”
