Eva vs Spot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Automata Technologies Ltd) and Spot Arm (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaUnited Kingdom
- Spot ArmUnited States
Year First Available
- Eva2015
- Spot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- Spot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Eva$23,000 USD
- Spot ArmContact for quote
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- Spot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Eva2.3 kg
- Spot Arm8 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Eva—
- Spot Arm10 m/s
Payload
- Eva1.3 kg
- Spot Arm11 kg
Reach
- Eva600 mm
- Spot Arm984 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Eva6
- Spot Arm6
Repeatability
- Eva±0.5 mm
- Spot Arm—
Mounting Options
- Eva—
- Spot Armon Spot robot
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- Spot ArmIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- EvaIP20K
- Spot Arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Evanone
- Spot Armnone
Duty Cycle
- Eva—
- Spot Armshift limited
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Eva—
- Spot ArmNo
Programming Interface
- Evaeasy-to-program
- Spot Armcode_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Eva—
- Spot Armproprietary
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Eva—
- Spot ArmYes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Eva—
- Spot ArmPython, C++
ROS Compatible
- Eva—
- Spot ArmYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Eva—
- Spot ArmWifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000 USD
- Spot ArmContact for quote
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- Spot Arm—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.3 kg | 8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.3 kg | 11 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 984 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | on Spot robot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | IP20K | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | shift limited |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | easy-to-program | code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Wifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Eva and Spot Arm?
Eva is made by Automata Technologies Ltd, based in GB. Spot Arm is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
How do Eva and Spot Arm compare on the Robo Index?
Eva grades AA on the Robo Index. Spot Arm grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Eva and Spot Arm in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Eva and Spot Arm?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Eva vs Spot Arm compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.