SpotMini vs Scout V2
Side-by-side comparison of SpotMini (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Scout V2 (Test Maker Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SpotMiniUnited States
- Scout V2United States
Year First Available
- SpotMini2017
- Scout V22025
Verified Deployments
- SpotMini0 Deployments
- Scout V20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- SpotMini$75,000
- Scout V2$38,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- SpotMini1.5 hrs
- Scout V2—
Availability Status
- SpotMiniACTIVE
- Scout V2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- SpotMini14 kg
- Scout V2—
IP Rating
- SpotMiniIP42
- Scout V2—
Max Speed
- SpotMini1.9 m/s
- Scout V2—
Autonomy Level
- SpotMinisemi-autonomous
- Scout V2—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $75,000 | $38,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 14 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP42 | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes SpotMini and Scout V2?
SpotMini is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Scout V2 is made by Test Maker Robotics, based in US.
When were SpotMini and Scout V2 launched?
SpotMini launched in 2017. Scout V2 launched in 2025.
How much does SpotMini cost compared to Scout V2?
SpotMini is listed at $75,000. Scout V2 is listed at $38,000.
Are SpotMini and Scout V2 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 SpotMini and Scout V2?
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
SpotMini vs Scout V2 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.