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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
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Six axis collaborative
- 6
- IP54
- Yes
- None
- No
- Yes
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- 11 kg
- 984 mm
- 8 kg
- 10 m/s
Carries more than 58% of 430 Cobot robots with this spec
Reaches further than 41% of 402 Cobot robots with this spec
Heavier than 8% of 259 Cobot robots with this spec
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
Who uses it
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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
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Boston Dynamics in the news
the maker8 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
Boston Dynamics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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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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