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Spot by Boston Dynamics
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Spot

by Boston Dynamics

Released: 2016

💰 USD 74,500 – 150,000

Spot is an agile quadruped robot developed by Boston Dynamics, designed for versatile mobility in challenging environments. It excels in walking, trotting, climbing stairs, and navigating rough terrain such as gravel, grass, mud, and slopes up to 30 degrees. Key capabilities include 3D perception with stereo cameras providing 360-degree field of view and up to 4m obstacle avoidance range, SLAM for mapping, autonomous navigation on pre-programmed routes, and payload capacity of 14kg for modular sensors like LiDAR, thermal cameras, and other tools. Spot supports remote control via tablet controller and offers SDK for custom development. Target markets include industrial inspection in energy, construction, and manufacturing; security patrols; search and rescue; and research applications where it reduces human risk in dangerous, repetitive, or remote tasks. With IP54 rating and operation from -20°C to 55°C, it balances dynamically against disturbances and performs bio-inspired gaits for stability.

1.6 m/s
Max Speed
12
Total DOF
90 minutes min
Runtime
14 kg (30.9 lbs) kg
Max Payload

Full Specifications

Body Length1100 mm mm
Standing Height610 mm (default walking); 191 mm (sitting); 700 mm (max walking) mm
Body Width500 mm
Weight33.8 kg
Number of Legs4
Total DOF12
DOF Per Leg3
MaterialsHigh-strength aluminum and advanced engineering polymers
Supported GaitsTrot, Walk, Crawl, Stair-climbing, and "Grated" mode for industrial floors.
Max Speed1.6 m/s
Max Climb Angle30 degrees°
Vertical LeapLimited to step/hurdle over obstacles m
Max Step Height30 cm cm
Terrain Capabilitiesstairs, gravel, grass, sand, slopes, uneven terrain

Other Notable Features

dynamic balance adjustment, bioinspired control, customizable payloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1. What is Spot, and what problem is it designed to solve?

Spot is a quadruped robot developed by Boston Dynamics. According to the manufacturer, it is designed to automate routine inspection tasks and data collection in challenging environments.

Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Spot?

Spot features mobility across varied terrains, obstacle avoidance using stereo cameras, and payload integration for sensors. It supports both remote operation and autonomous missions, per Boston Dynamics documentation.

Q3. Who is Spot built for, and which industries can benefit from it?

Spot targets industries such as public safety, construction, and inspection. Boston Dynamics states it serves organizations needing remote data capture in hazardous or inaccessible areas.

Q4. Is Spot a commercial product or still a research prototype?

Spot is a commercial product available from Boston Dynamics. It originated from research demonstrated in 2016 but has transitioned to enterprise deployment.