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ManufacturerBoston Dynamics, Inc.Robot model · No. 2

Spot

Quadruped Robots · Inspections

CommercialUSA
Key factYes Optional · Yes 5 pairs
Model details

Model specifications

LTEYes Optional
Stereo Vision CamerasYes 5 pairs
360° VisionYes
AI ComputeOptional NVIDIA GPU AI Core
AvailabilityCommercially Available
BatteryHot-swappable Lithium-ion
ChargingSpot Dock Autonomous Charging
Cloud ConnectivitySupported
Degrees of Freedom12 DOF (18 DOF with Spot Arm)
Development PlatformSpot SDK (Python/gRPC)
DOF per Leg3
EthernetYes
Foot Contact SensorsYes
gRPC APIYes
Height840 mm
IMUYes
Joint EncodersYes
Length1100 mm
Maximum Payload14 kg
Maximum Walking Speed1.6 m/s
NationalityAmerican
Operating SystemLinux-based
Operating Temperature-20°C to +45°C
Optional 3D LiDARYes
Optional Gas DetectionYes
Optional PTZ CameraYes
Optional Radiation DetectionYes
Optional Thermal CameraYes
Orbit Fleet ManagementYes
OTA UpdatesYes
Protection RatingIP54
Python APIYes
ROS IntegrationYes
RuntimeApproximately 90 minutes
SDKYes
Secondary DevelopmentYes
WeightApproximately 32.5 kg
Wi-FiYes
Width500 mm

About the Spot

The Boston Dynamics Spot is a commercial industrial quadruped robot designed for autonomous inspection, remote sensing, hazardous environment operations, and mobile data collection. Weighing approximately 32.5 kg with 12 degrees of freedom, Spot combines advanced dynamic locomotion, autonomous navigation, 360-degree stereo vision, and modular payload integration to operate safely in industrial environments. Optional accessories—including the Spot Arm, autonomous Spot Dock, thermal cameras, LiDAR, and NVIDIA GPU AI Core—expand its capabilities to mobile manipulation, autonomous inspection, and edge AI processing. Spot has become the industry benchmark for commercial quadruped robotics across energy, construction, manufacturing, mining, utilities, and public safety.

Typical applications: Inspections, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Emergency Response & Rescue, Research & Development.

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