Boston Dynamics / Quadruped

Spot

A professional four-legged platform for inspection, documentation and remote assessment with suitable payloads.

Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped robot standing on a woodland path. — Photo: Jonte / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 CC BY-SA 4.0Spot with third-party markings and a mounted payload; configuration varies.Resized and converted to WebP; original framing retained.

A closer look

Quadruped · Industrial teams, Public-service professionals, Researchers

A job worth doing.

From the manufacturer

The useful details.

Payload capacity: 14 kg
Maximum speed: 1.6 m/s
Average runtime: 90 minutes; varies with payload and environment

Manufacturer-listed specifications, checked 8 October 2026. Figures can depend on configuration and test conditions.

Before you choose.

Designed for trained professional use, not for the home or children.
Sensors, arm and software depend on configuration.
Remote assessment supports human decisions and response.
The manufacturer prohibits harm, intimidation and weaponisation.

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