Boston Dynamics Spot
Boston Dynamics · Starting from $74,500
Overview
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.
Variants & pricing
| Variant | Status | Available | Current price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Explorer Kit | available | 2020 | $74,500 |
| Spot Enterprise | available | 2021 | $100,000 |
Full price history
| 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 |
Sensors
- 5x pairs of stereo cameras
- IMU
- Optional 3D LiDAR
- Optional PTZ camera
Locomotion
quadruped walking, stair climbing, crawling
Manipulation
Arms: 6 DOF · Hands: Optional 6-DOF Spot Arm
Use cases
industrial inspection, construction monitoring, public safety, 3D mapping, hazardous site reconnaissance
Software
OS: Linux-based Proprietary · SDK: ✓ · ROS: ✓ · Open source: ✗ · Languages: Python, C++, C# · AI: Proprietary Autonomy stack
Key facts
- Industry standard for quadruped agility and software support.
- IP54 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.
- Capable of navigating gravel, mud, and slopes up to ±30°.
- Hot-swappable batteries allow for rapid deployment resets.
- Enterprise variant supports a self-charging dock for fully autonomous operations.
About Boston Dynamics
Pioneer in dynamic, highly mobile robots. Benchmark for legged locomotion.
https://bostondynamics.com · Founded: 1992 · HQ: Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Last updated: 2026-03-01