Boston Dynamics Spot — specifications, versions and availability
Spot is a quadruped designed for inspection. It can run scheduled missions with sensors and software suited to the site.
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Manufacturer photo with an operator and back-mounted equipment. These payloads are selected for the mission.
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What changed
Monitoring started on 9 September 2026. Future changes will appear here after editorial review.
A closer look
Understand the robot in images
Open a view to inspect it. Captions distinguish equipment, variants and demonstrations.
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Electrical substation inspection
Spot with a thermal camera at an electrical substation. Thermography depends on installed payload and inspection method.
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LiDAR in a mining environment
The LiDAR turret is mounted above the back. This configuration illustrates mapping and inspection in mining environments.
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Returning to the charging dock
Two equipped Spot robots are shown at their stations. Docking and charging support repeated rounds; the dock must be included in the installation.
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Information from the sources below, checked on 10 September 2026. We have not tested this robot.
Budgeting for a complete installation
Include your selected sensors, Orbit software, charging dock and commissioning in the budget. These turn the standalone robot into an inspection system. Also ask who will maintain it on your site.
Availability
- Spot is commercially available for professional use. Boston Dynamics provides support; confirm sales and service arrangements in your country with the supplier.
Before ordering
- Which sensors are needed for your measurements?
- Does the price include Orbit, the dock and commissioning?
Things to know
- Advertised performance varies with equipment and operating conditions.
- Before using it unattended, check which tasks the robot can actually complete on its own.
Warranty and repairs
Who provides after-sales service?
Check with the sellerBefore ordering, ask who will repair the robot, where parts should be sent and how long repairs take. Clarify the warranty and available training.