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Spot
Spot is a quadruped mobile robot for autonomous inspection, sensing, data capture, and remote operation.
In inglese
Spot is a mobile robot used to inspect industrial sites, construction projects, hazardous areas, research facilities, and government locations. It can carry sensors and other payloads, run manual or autonomous missions, collect visual and thermal data, and connect with fleet-management software.
Organizations can add the Spot Arm, cameras, scanners, communications equipment, and other payloads. Boston Dynamics sells Spot through its sales team rather than publishing a public purchase price; accessories, software, support, training, and service plans may cost extra.
Features
- Runs manual and autonomous inspection missions
- Navigates around obstacles and dynamically replans routes
- Collects photos, thermal images, point clouds, and other site data
- Supports up to 14 kg of payload capacity
- Provides APIs and hardware interfaces for custom integrations
- Can autonomously charge and resume missions with a dock
- Supports fleet management through Orbit
- Supports the Spot Arm and third-party sensor payloads
Use cases
- Automate routine equipment inspections in factories and energy facilities
- Monitor construction progress and create digital-twin data
- Inspect hazardous or remote areas without sending workers inside
- Collect repeatable visual, thermal, acoustic, or laser-scan data
- Develop robotic mobility and manipulation applications in research labs
- Investigate public-safety incidents from a remote location
Pros
Cons
Latest updates
- Spot 5.0.1 Patch 5 Release Notes (5.0.1 Patch 5)
Fixed tablet connection, Spot Arm and gripper movement, and Autowalk edge-parameter issues; Samsung Tab Active5 connectivity is more reliable.
- Spot 5.0.1 Patch 4 Release Notes (5.0.1 Patch 4)
Power cycles attached payloads on reboot or software install; improved stair navigation; fixed Orbit's Ethernet IP Network Check failure.
- Spot 5.0.1 Patch 3 Release Notes (5.0.1 Patch 3)
Improved Spot Core I/O stability at high ambient temperatures; fixed face blurring, Orbit reachability and alerts, and Telit FN980 startup.
- Spot 5.0.1 Patch 2 Release Notes (5.0.1 Patch 2)
Added a Face Detection Confidence Threshold slider; improved stair navigation; fixed Orbit email, Auto-Connect, mission, SSO and API issues.
- Spot 5.0.1 Patch 1 Release Notes (5.0.1 Patch 1)
Added German support to Orbit, Spot App and robot webserver; updated Korean and Japanese translations; fixed backup, map upload, Autowalk and API issues.
Capabilities
- Automations — “Automate sensing and inspection, capture limitless data, and explore without boundaries.” source
- Connects your apps — “You have 360º access to your robots at work in real-time and seamless integration with other enterprise systems.” source
- API — “Spot's 14kg of payload capacity, robust API, and comprehensive documentation allow you to equip it for your specific needs no matter your application.” source
Pricing
- Prices checked
- 2026-09-25