Boston Dynamics · Quadruped robots

Spot

Agile quadruped robot for autonomous inspection and data capture in complex terrain

Overview

Spot is a four-legged mobile robot engineered for sensing, data capture, and inspection in hazardous or challenging industrial environments. It navigates diverse terrains, including stairs and obstacles, supporting both manual control and autonomous, repeatable missions.

Specifications

Deployment Stage
Scaled Deployment
Communication
WiFi, Ethernet
Degrees of Freedom
12
Height
610 mm (default walking height)
IP Rating
IP54
Locomotion
Quadruped
Max Speed
1.6 m/s
Operating Temperature
-20°C to 55°C
Payload Capacity
14 kg
ROS Compatible
Yes
Runtime
90 min runtime (564 Wh swappable battery; ~180 min standby; ~60 min recharge)
SDK Support
Yes
Sensors
Stereo cameras, depth cameras, IMU, proprioception
Weight
33.8 kg (with battery)
Actuators
12 actuators, 3 per leg (2 in the hip + 1 knee); 12 degrees of freedom
Controller
Onboard compute + perception; controlled via the Spot SDK (Python) and tablet; managed at fleet scale by Boston Dynamics Orbit
Width
500 mm
Depth
1.10 m

Where it performs

  • Navigates difficult terrain and stairs, accessing complex areas.
  • Open payload ecosystem and SDK allow extensive customisation.
  • Suitable for repeatable autonomous inspection and data collection tasks.

What to check before buying

  • Limited IP54 rating means it is not fully protected against water ingress.
  • Manual operation requires a tablet, adding to operational complexity.
  • Requires significant integration effort for diverse inspection applications.

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