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Wildcat

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States· Launched 2011

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Boston DynamicsOpen company

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RoboScore

42.3/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%91/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%92/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

WildCat was built for speed, making it the fastest quadruped robot on Earth. 19 mph on flat terrain. Dynamic balance. Variable gait and mobility options.

Flagship features

  • Fastest quadruped robot on Earth, reaching 19 mph
  • Dynamic balance capabilities for varied terrain
  • Designed for high-speed operation with versatile mobility options

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
IP67
4 h
Both
US$20K to US$40K
11 kg

Heavier than 16% of 31 Quadruped robots with this spec

30 kg

Carries more than 78% of 32 Quadruped robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
warehouse transport,teleoperation
manufacturing,logistics,construction
Size & capacity2
Height Mm
1900
50
Movement & precision2
56
8.5
Sensing & perception4
360
tactile,360° camera
Yes
Yes
Safety & certification2
-20° to 40°C (-4° to 104°F)
IP67
Buying & support1
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Other details1
Running Speed Ms
8.5

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

Boston Dynamics in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 23ICE plan to buy robot dogs spurs protest from hundreds of Boston Dynamics employees
  • 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 102 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 Wildcat?
The Wildcat is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Wildcat?
The Wildcat is a Quadruped made by Boston Dynamics.
How much does the Wildcat cost?
Pricing for the Wildcat is not publicly listed. Contact Boston Dynamics for a quote.
When was the Wildcat launched?
The Wildcat was launched in 2011.
What are the key specifications of the Wildcat?
Key specifications of the Wildcat: weight 11 kg, payload 30 kg, weather rating IP67, battery 4 h, environments both.

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