Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics Spot

Agile quadruped inspection robot sold and supported directly by Boston Dynamics on a quote-only basis, with a 14 kg payload capacity, IP54 rating, 360-degree perception, and an optional manipulator arm.

Special orderVerified 2026-07-05

Published pricing as of 2026-07-05

VariantPriceChannelSellerNotesSource
Spot (base robot, current configuration)QuoteManufacturer directBoston DynamicsQuote-only as of 2026-07-05: no published pricing on bostondynamics.com; product page and Spot Sales page direct buyers to contact the sales team via a lead form; no e-commerce checkout on the current sitesource
Spot Explorer kit (historical, 2020 launch)QuoteManufacturer directBoston Dynamics (online store, since discontinued in favor of contact-sales)Historical launch price, June 2020: $74,500 plus tax for the Explorer kit (robot, two batteries, charger, tablet controller, transport case); US businesses/institutions only; add-ons priced separately (lidar ~$18,450, inspection camera ~$29,750); no longer purchasable at this pricesource
Boston DynamicsBoston Dynamics SpotRobot dogs
Verified 2026-07-05
Weight (with battery)
33.8 kg (74.5 lb)[1]
Dimensions
1,100 mm long x 500 mm wide; standing height 610 mm (adjustable 520-700 mm)[1]
Max payload
14 kg[1]
Max speed
1.6 m/s[1]
Runtime
~90 minutes average per charge; ~60 minute recharge; 564 Wh battery (5.2 kg); autonomous recharging via dock[1]
Ingress protection
IP54[1]
Operating temperature
-20 C to 55 C[1]
Perception
360-degree horizontal field of view, 4 m (13 ft) sensing range for terrain sensing and collision avoidance[1]
Mobility
Max slope +/-30 degrees; max step height 300 mm (11.8 in)[1]
Connectivity
WiFi 2.4/5 GHz and Ethernet[1]
Optional arm
Spot Arm add-on module allows the robot to physically manipulate objects around it[1]
Variants
Sold as a single Spot product line with configurable payloads/add-ons (Arm, Spot CAM+, thermal, dock); the former Explorer/Enterprise kit names no longer appear on the 2026 product page[1]

Serviceability score

B74/100

US-based manufacturer with direct support, an optional Spot CARE repair plan (10-business-day turnaround), and a mature public SDK. Held back by quote-only parts and consumables limited to 90-day coverage.

how we grade

Factory warranty

Standard Boston Dynamics limited warranty per Spot Terms and Conditions of Sale (section 5): covers defects with repair or replacement at Boston Dynamics' discretion; consumable/wearable components and purchased parts limited to 90 days; falls due to operating environment excluded; exact base duration stated in purchase documents (launch-era coverage reported as one year). Optional Spot CARE service plan (typically 12-month terms) adds guaranteed repair or replacement within 10 business days of arrival with shipping included.

warranty source

US service & support

Boston Dynamics, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, sells Spot direct in the US through its own sales team (bostondynamics.com/spot-sales) and provides direct support via support.bostondynamics.com, including the Spot CARE repair/replacement service plan.

Programmability

Open SDK / developer access available.

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