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.
Published pricing as of 2026-08-05
| Variant | Price | Channel | Seller | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spot (base robot, current configuration) | Quote | Manufacturer direct | Boston Dynamics | Quote-only as of 2026-08-05: 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 site | source |
| Spot Explorer kit (historical, 2020 launch) | Quote | Manufacturer direct | Boston 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; shipping included); US businesses/institutions only; launch-era add-ons per the same IEEE Spectrum article: expansion ports $1,275, additional battery $4,620, Enhanced Autonomy Package $34,570, Spot CARE premium plan $12,000/yr; no longer purchasable at this price | source |
- 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
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 gradeFactory warranty
Standard Boston Dynamics limited warranty per Spot Terms and Conditions of Sale (section 5.1.1): 12 months from initial delivery against defects in material and workmanship, with repair or replacement at Boston Dynamics' discretion; consumable/wearable components and purchased parts limited to 90 days; falls due to operating environment excluded; warranty void on disassembly, unauthorized modification, or prohibited uses. Optional Spot CARE service plan (typically 12-month terms) adds guaranteed repair or replacement within 10 business days of arrival at Boston Dynamics with domestic and outbound international shipping included; covers robots, payloads (including Spot Arm), docks, and Spot Stations but not batteries, chargers, or tablets.
warranty sourceUS 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. Ownership note: on 2026-07-16 Hyundai Motor Group disclosed that SoftBank had exercised its put option, with Hyundai affiliates buying SoftBank's remaining ~9% stake for about $325 million, taking Boston Dynamics to 100% Hyundai ownership; reporting frames this as clearing the path toward a possible US IPO. No announced change to Spot pricing, warranty, Spot CARE, or support channels as of 2026-08-05 (product, sales, and Spot CARE pages re-checked).
Programmability
Open SDK / developer access available.
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