The Spot is a Quadruped developed by Boston Dynamics (United States), launched 2015, priced at $74,500 USD. Key specifications: type industrial inspection, weight 14.77 kg, payload 32 kg, top speed 1.6 m/s.
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Overview
Spot is a quadruped robot developed by Boston Dynamics that navigates terrain unsuitable for wheeled vehicles, including stairs, slopes, and rubble. It carries a payload of up to 14 kg and can be equipped with sensor packages, cameras, or robotic arms for inspection and data-collection tasks. The platform is commercially deployed in industrial inspection, construction monitoring, and public safety applications.
Flagship features
- 360° perception capabilities for comprehensive situational awareness
- Autonomous operation with dynamic re-planning and self-righting features
- Over 1,500 units currently deployed in various industries
- Flexible software options to manage fleet operations and data access
- Extensive testing ensures reliability in industrial environments
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Oswego County, Utah Copper Mine, Mariana Minerals
Viability
New electric Atlas announced
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Quadruped- Type
- industrial inspection
- Weight
- 14.77 kg
- Payload
- 32 kg
- Top speed
- 1.6 m/s
- Step height
- 300 mm
- Max incline
- 30°
- Terrain
- slopes
- IP rating
- IP54
- Actuator type
- other
- Total DOF
- 12
- Battery
- 1.5 h
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Arm-ready
- No
- LiDAR
- No
- VLM on-board
- No
- ROS 2
- No
- Environments
- outdoor
- Pricing model
- outright purchase
- Price tier
- 150K+
Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- inspection,hazardous env,warehouse transport
- Sub Category
- mobile robot
- Industries Served
- manufacturing,energy,education,government,construction
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 610
Movement & precision3
- Dof Total
- 12
- Navigation Type
- lidar slam,vision
- Walking Speed Ms
- 1.6
Power & runtime2
- Auto Charging
- true
- Charge Time Hours
- 1
Controls & integration7
- Sensor Suite
- lidar,vision
- Api Available
- true
- Fleet Software
- Orbit
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Software Platform
- Boston Dynamics Spot SDK
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Programming Interface
- code python,code ros,proprietary app
Safety & certification2
- Operating Temp
- -20°C to 55°C
- Safety Certification
- IP54
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Deployment Count
- 1500
- Availability Status
- available
Other details6
- Standby Time
- 180 mins
- Mounting Area
- 850mm x 240mm x 270mm
- Integrated Arm
- Available as an add-on
- Battery Capacity
- 564 Wh
- Mounting Interface
- M5 T-slot rails
- Sensor Compatibility
- Additional sensors and hardware to expand functionality
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 maker-verified of 6 on record. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Oswego Countysource ↗
- Aker BP — Skarv installation, North Sea· Norwaysource ↗
- Bakersfield police· United Statessource ↗
- FIFA World Cup 2026 venues· Multiplesource ↗
- Mariana Mineralssource ↗
- Utah Copper Mine· United Statessource ↗
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Company milestones
- 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
- 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
- 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
Compare with peers
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In the news
- Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind Teach Spot to Reason
IEEE Spectrum · Apr 14, 2026
- Boston Dynamics Expands Spot® Product Line | Boston Dynamics
Bostondynamics · Feb 2, 2021
- Robot arm opens new doors for Boston Dynamics' Spot
The Robot Report · Feb 2, 2021
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Spot?
- The Spot is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Spot?
- The Spot is a Quadruped made by Boston Dynamics.
- How much does the Spot cost?
- The Spot is priced at $74,500 USD.
- When was the Spot launched?
- The Spot was launched in 2015.
- What are the key specifications of the Spot?
- Key specifications of the Spot: type industrial inspection, weight 14.77 kg, payload 32 kg, top speed 1.6 m/s, step height 300 mm.
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