Spot
Agile mobile robot for sensing and inspection
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Spot is a four-legged mobile robot built by Boston Dynamics for automating sensing, data capture, and industrial inspection in environments that are difficult or hazardous for people. It navigates stairs, rough terrain, and obstacles using a vision system and can be operated manually with a tablet or run autonomous, repeatable missions. An open payload ecosystem and Python SDK let operators customize it for applications ranging from thermal and acoustic inspection to laser scanning and site monitoring.
Released: 2020
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Estimated lead time: 8 weeks
Overview
Spot is Boston Dynamics' agile, four-legged mobile robot, designed to automate sensing and inspection tasks and to operate in environments that are dangerous or impractical for people. Its vision system lets it walk around objects and across uneven, complex terrain, climb stairs, and recover its footing, while operators control it from a distance through an intuitive tablet application or desktop software.
The robot is built for repeatable, autonomous data collection. Operators can program missions that Spot runs consistently, with the flexibility to adapt to changes along its path, and missions can be launched automatically from a docking station for remote operation.
An open payload ecosystem, hardware mounting interface, and Python SDK make Spot extensible. Users can attach sensors and tools for applications such as thermal and acoustic inspection, laser scanning, and construction site monitoring, and integrate the robot into their own software workflows.
Key Features
- Dynamic mobility on stairs, slopes, and complex terrain with vision-based object and obstacle avoidance
- Manual teleoperation via tablet plus programmable autonomous, repeatable inspection missions
- Self-charging from a dock for unattended, remote operation
- Customizable payload ecosystem with a flexible API and Python SDK for adding sensors and integrations
- Dust- and water-resistant rated build suited to industrial environments
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Deployment Evidence
Spot at Cargill: Multiseed Facility Inspection
Cargill deployed Spot for autonomous inspection at their Amsterdam multiseed processing facility, covering areas too dangerous or inaccessible for human workers.
Spot Commercial Product Page — Boston Dynamics
Commercially available for purchase and lease; documented deployments at National Grid, POSCO, J-POWER, and 50+ other enterprises.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Python, ROS 2
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 hrs | — |
| Premium (Lease) | 24 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | WiFi, Ethernet |
Environment
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 45°C |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 12 |
| Locomotion | Quadruped |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1.6 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 14 kg |
Physical
| Weight | 32.7 kg |
| Height | 840 mm |
Power
| Battery Life | 1.5 hours |
Sensing
| Sensors | Stereo cameras, depth cameras, IMU, proprioception |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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