Side-by-side comparison of Spot (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and DEEP Robotics Lite3 (Hangzhou DEEP Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $74,500 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 14 kg | 5 kg |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
Frequently asked
Spot is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. DEEP Robotics Lite3 is made by Hangzhou DEEP Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
Spot launched in 2015. DEEP Robotics Lite3 launched in 2025.
Spot grades AAA on the Robo Index. DEEP Robotics Lite3 grades BBB. 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.
Spot carries up to 14 kg. DEEP Robotics Lite3 carries up to 5 kg.
Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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Spot vs DEEP Robotics Lite3 compares two robots in the quadruped 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.