Boston Dynamics · Starting from $74,500
The world's most recognizable and widely deployed agile quadruped. Known for its extreme reliability, 360° obstacle avoidance, and diverse payload support. Standardized for industrial inspection, mapping, and hazardous site reconnaissance.
| Variant | Status | Available | Current price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Explorer Kit | available | 2020 | $74,500 |
| Spot Enterprise | available | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Price | Date | Variant | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 2025-01-01 | Spot Enterprise | Industry estimates | Enterprise pricing with dock and support |
| $74,500 | 2020-06-01 | Spot Explorer Kit | Official launch | Base Explorer kit price |
quadruped walking, stair climbing, crawling
Arms: 6 DOF · Hands: Optional 6-DOF Spot Arm
industrial inspection, construction monitoring, public safety, 3D mapping, hazardous site reconnaissance
OS: Linux-based Proprietary · SDK: ✓ · ROS: ✓ · Open source: ✗ · Languages: Python, C++, C# · AI: Proprietary Autonomy stack
Pioneer in dynamic, highly mobile robots. Spun off from MIT Leg Laboratory. Acquired by Google (2013), SoftBank (2017), then Hyundai (2020). Known for Spot, Atlas, and Handle platforms. Industry benchmark for legged locomotion.
https://bostondynamics.com · Founded: 1992 · HQ: Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Last updated: 2026-03-01