Mini Cheetah vs Wildcat

Side-by-side comparison of Mini Cheetah (MIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab) and Wildcat (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Mini CheetahB

WildcatBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Mini CheetahUnited States
WildcatUnited States

Year First Available

Mini Cheetah2018
Wildcat2011

Verified Deployments

Mini Cheetah0 Deployments
Wildcat0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Mini Cheetah2 hrs
Wildcat4 hrs

Availability Status

Mini CheetahACTIVE
WildcatACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Mini Cheetah—
Wildcat30 kg

Max Speed

Mini Cheetah2.4 m/s
Wildcat—

Autonomy Level

Mini CheetahPartially autonomous, Teleoperated
Wildcat—

	Mini CheetahquadrupedMIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab BRobo Index	WildcatquadrupedBoston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary) BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2018	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	2 hrs	4 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	30 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	2.4 m/s	—
Autonomy Level (values differ)	Partially autonomous, Teleoperated	—

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

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Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Mini Cheetah, Wildcat have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Mini Cheetah and Wildcat?

Mini Cheetah is made by MIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab, based in US. Wildcat is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.

When were Mini Cheetah and Wildcat launched?

Mini Cheetah launched in 2018. Wildcat launched in 2011.

How do Mini Cheetah and Wildcat compare on the Robo Index?

Mini Cheetah grades B on the Robo Index. Wildcat grades BB. 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 Mini Cheetah and Wildcat 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 Wildcat?

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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Mini Cheetah vs Wildcat 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.