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SpotMini

Discontinued

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States· Launched 2017

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Boston DynamicsOpen company

Not enough evidence to rank. Listed among 36 Quadruped robots; 23 carry a rank.

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RoboScore

40.9/ 100

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On sale20%10/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%70/100
Specs on file12%100/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%92/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
Discontinued

Overview

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

Key specs

  • Built for inspection and research
  • Used across construction and logistics
  • Navigates using GPS
  • Programmed through proprietary app
  • Certified to IP54
  • Rated for operation at 20C to 45C

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Other
IP54
1.5 h
No

6% of quadruped robots have it

Both
Purchase
35 kg

Heavier than 95% of 21 Quadruped robots with this spec

14 kg

Carries more than 53% of 32 Quadruped robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
inspection,research
four-legged
construction,logistics
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
840
Movement & precision3
12
gps
1.6
Sensing & perception3
stereo
camera
Yes
Power & runtime1
2
Controls & integration1
wifi,ethernet
Safety & certification2
-20C to 45C
IP54
Buying & support1
Datasheet Url
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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

Boston Dynamics in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 23ICE wants robot dogs. Boston Dynamics' workers urge company to 'cancel the sale'
  • Oct 17Local advocates rally against sale of Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs to ICE
  • Oct 17Boston Dynamics Assembles a Complete Atlas Humanoid Robot From Custom Parts in One Day

News about Boston Dynamics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 99 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Boston Dynamics news

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 US$75,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from 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, weather rating IP54, battery 1.5 h.

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