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SpotMini

Discontinued

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The SpotMini is a Quadruped developed by Boston Dynamics (United States), launched 2017, listed at $75,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: type other, weight 35 kg, payload 14 kg, ip rating IP54. The SpotMini has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

Robo Index

BB

Speculative — thin evidence

5 of 10 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%10/100
Deployment footprint18%68/100
Proven track record12%90/100
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%95/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown
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Overview

SpotMini is a robot dog with 14 sensors including joint motors, its highly expressive face can display more than 80 facial expressions

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

3 known operators across 2 countries

International Broadcast Center (Dallas), Massachusetts State Police

Viability

est. 1992

New electric Atlas announced

Price

$75,000

Unverified — no source on record

Specifications

Category: Quadruped
Type
other
Weight
35 kg
Payload
14 kg
IP rating
IP54
Battery
1.5 h
Arm-ready
No
Environments
both
Pricing model
purchase
Price tier
80-150K
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1992

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof Total
12
Power & battery1
Charge Time Hours
2
Sensors1
Sensor Suite
camera
Safety & certifications1
Safety Certification
IP54
Other10
Height Mm
840
Applications
inspection,research
Sub Category
four-legged
Datasheet Url
View Link
Operating Temp
-20C to 45C
Company Country
US
Navigation Type
gps
Walking Speed Ms
1.6
Industries Served
construction,logistics
Additional Information
• Equipped with 5 pairs of stereo cameras for 360-degree vision • Can navigate stairs with max step height of 300mm • Rated for operation on slopes up to +/- 30 degrees • Battery runtime of approximately 90 minutes • Supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity

Who runs it· deployment evidence

2 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

  • International Broadcast Center (Dallas)· United Statessource ↗
  • Massachusetts State Police· United Statessource ↗
Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

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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

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the SpotMini?
The SpotMini is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
What type of robot is the SpotMini?
The SpotMini is a Quadruped made by Boston Dynamics.
How much does the SpotMini cost?
The SpotMini is listed at $75,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Boston Dynamics — contact them for a quote.
When was the SpotMini launched?
The SpotMini was launched in 2017.
What are the key specifications of the SpotMini?
Key specifications of the SpotMini: type other, weight 35 kg, payload 14 kg, ip rating IP54, battery 1.5 h.

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