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Spot Arm

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Boston DynamicsOpen company

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55.4/ 100

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On sale15%75/100
In use27%Not counted yet
Track record9%Not counted yet
Specs on file19%86/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%92/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

モバイル操作を可能にする統合アームです

Flagship features

  • The Spot Arm is designed specifically for the Spot quadruped, enabling mobile manipulation
  • The arm includes a gripper with an integrated camera (ToF, IMU, 4K RGB) for perception
  • An accessory port provides Gigabit Ethernet, 50W power, and camera sync
  • The SDK (Software Development Kit) is available on GitHub, supporting Python and C++
  • The arm is water and dust resistant, suitable for various environments
  • Recommended safety distance is 3 meters from the robot when the arm is active

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Six axis collaborative
6
IP54
Yes

97% of cobot robots have it

None
No

88% of cobot robots have it

Yes

90% of cobot robots have it

11 kg

Carries more than 58% of 430 Cobot robots with this spec

984 mm

Reaches further than 41% of 402 Cobot robots with this spec

8 kg

Heavier than 8% of 259 Cobot robots with this spec

10 m/s

Faster than 99% of 242 Cobot robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Duty Cycle
shift limited
Applications
pick and place,inspection,manipulation
mobile manipulation
manufacturing,logistics,construction
Sensing & perception3
Force/Torque sensing
Yes
Integrated Force Torque Sensor
built in
Controls & integration7
Yes
on Spot robot
Software Platform
Spot SDK
Training Required
intermediate_1-5days
Fieldbus Protocols
Wifi 802.11,Ethernet 1000Base-T
wifi,ethernet
teach pendant,drag and drop,visual block,code python,code ros
Other details7
Integration
Integrated with Spot platform
Safety Notes
Arm torque limitations will not prevent damage to the environment and should NOT be used as a safety feature.
Body Force Limiter
Arm torques are automatically limited to protect the body from being disturbed.
Collision Avoidance
The Arm has no proximity awareness and requires operator intervention to avoid collisions.
Sdk Language Support
Python,C++
proprietary
Teleoperation Supported
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
  • 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
  • Apr 2024LaunchNew electric Atlas announced
  • Mar 2021LaunchStretch launched as warehouse automation robot
  • Feb 2021LaunchSpot expanded product line revealed
  • Feb 2021LaunchSpot Arm launched with expanded Spot product line
  • May 2020LaunchSpot launched commercially
  • Mar 2019DeploymentHandle warehouse use announced

Boston Dynamics in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Nov 3Boston Dynamics Launches New Stretch Robot That Unloads 1,000 Cases Per Hour
  • Oct 30Hyundai Motor to buy robot maker Boston Dynamics
  • Oct 23Boston Dynamics Employees Protest Against ICE Plan to Buy Robot Dogs For Observations, Inspections

News about Boston Dynamics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 96 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Boston Dynamics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Spot Arm?
The Spot Arm is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Spot Arm?
The Spot Arm is a Cobot made by Boston Dynamics.
How much does the Spot Arm cost?
Pricing for the Spot Arm is not publicly listed. Contact Boston Dynamics for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the Spot Arm?
Key specifications of the Spot Arm: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 11 kg, reach 984 mm, weight 8 kg.

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