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AlphaDog

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology

Overview

AlphaDog is a quadruped robot the size of a mule, powered by a hydraulic actuation system and designed to assist soldiers in carrying heavy gear over rough terrain. It features dynamic locomotion capabilities, can follow a leader or navigate by GPS, and is capable of carrying up to 181 kg of payload while traversing steep and slippery terrain.

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof
56
Other9
Sub Category
industrial humanoid
Auto Charging
true
Max Speed M S
1.6
Fleet Software
Orbit
Company Country
US
Compatible Vision
360° camera view,Tactile sensing
Software Platform
Orbit
Training Required
advanced_>5days
Additional Information
Notable customer deployment: Hyundai for field testing on real-world sequencing tasks.,Unique capabilities: Self-swappable battery for continuous operation; 56 degrees of freedom for dynamic movement; learns new tasks and deploys across fleet via AI.,Awards/Partnerships: Part of Hyundai Motor Group; Boston Dynamics is a leader in dynamic robotics (Spot, Stretch).,Software ecosystem: Orbit platform connects Atlas to MES, WMS, and other systems; single source of truth for fleet management and performance metrics.,Competitive differentiators: World's first enterprise-grade industrial humanoid robot; unmatched strength (50 kg payload); 360° perception with tactile sensing; wide operating temperature range (-20° to 40°C); IP67 rating for harsh environments.,Known limitations: Early adopter program with limited availability; requires significant training (on-the-job training and application-specific skills); designed for industrial material handling rather than general-purpose tasks.,Financing options: Not publicly specified; likely contact for quote with enterprise pricing.,Deployment process: Prepare (plan application and get in touch), Evaluate (assess use case with experts), Train (on-the-job training and skills development), Adopt (integrate into workflows).,Launch timeline: Electric Atlas debuted as new all-electric robot; first customer pilot with Hyundai; product version launching for enterprise applications; scaling with early adopters.

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