Mini Cheetah vs Spot Gamma
Side-by-side comparison of Mini Cheetah (MIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab) and Spot Gamma (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Mini CheetahUnited States
- Spot GammaUnited States
Year First Available
- Mini Cheetah2018
- Spot Gamma—
Verified Deployments
- Mini Cheetah0 Deployments
- Spot Gamma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Mini CheetahContact for quote
- Spot Gamma$74,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Mini Cheetah2 hrs
- Spot Gamma1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Mini CheetahACTIVE
- Spot GammaACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Mini Cheetah—
- Spot Gamma14 kg
Max Speed
- Mini Cheetah2.4 m/s
- Spot Gamma—
IP Rating
- Mini Cheetah—
- Spot GammaIP54
Autonomy Level
- Mini CheetahPartially autonomous, Teleoperated
- Spot Gamma—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $74,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 14 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.4 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | Partially autonomous, Teleoperated | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Mini Cheetah and Spot Gamma?
Mini Cheetah is made by MIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab, based in US. Spot Gamma is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
How do Mini Cheetah and Spot Gamma compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Mini Cheetah scores 22/100. Spot Gamma scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Mini Cheetah and Spot Gamma in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Mini Cheetah and Spot Gamma?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Mini Cheetah vs Spot Gamma 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.