The Spot Arm is a Cobot developed by Boston Dynamics (United States). Key specifications: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 11 kg, reach 984 mm.
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Overview
An integrated arm to enable mobile manipulation
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
Buyer decision signals
Viability
New electric Atlas announced
Specifications
Category: Cobot- Type
- six axis collaborative
- Axes
- 6
- Payload
- 11 kg
- Reach
- 984 mm
- Weight
- 8 kg
- TCP speed
- 10 m/s
- IP rating
- IP54
- Force limiting
- Yes
- F/T sensing
- none
- No-code
- No
- API / SDK
- Yes
Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Integrated Force Torque Sensor
- built_in
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other13
- Duty Cycle
- shift_limited
- Integration
- Integrated with Spot platform
- Applications
- pick_and_place,inspection,manipulation
- Sub Category
- mobile manipulation
- Company Country
- US
- Mounting Options
- on Spot robot
- Industries Served
- manufacturing,logistics,construction
- Software Platform
- Spot SDK
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Fieldbus Protocols
- Wifi 802.11,Ethernet 1000Base-T
- Sdk Language Support
- Python,C++
- Tool Flange Standard
- proprietary
- Additional Information
- - 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. - The gripper has pinch points; human interaction should be limited when in use.
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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
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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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