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Boston Dynamics Spot

Payload

14 kg

Max Speed

1.6 m/s

Weight

32 kg

Battery

1.5 h

$74,500

Boston Dynamics 2020 launch price (no longer published) · Updated 2026-07

$74,500 was the 2020 launch price for the base Explorer kit and is still the most-cited figure, but Boston Dynamics removed online ordering and now sells via Contact Sales only. Real 2026 deployments run $150,000–$195,000 once the arm ($65,000), thermal sensor, Cam+, CORE licence, and annual support are added.

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About the Boston Dynamics Spot

The Western benchmark for quadruped robots. The widely-quoted $74,500 is Spot's 2020 launch price for the base Explorer kit — Boston Dynamics has since withdrawn online ordering and sells through Contact Sales, with configured enterprise deployments landing between $150,000 and $195,000 once the arm, thermal camera, CORE licence, and support contract are added. Even at the base figure, Spot costs roughly 27x a Unitree Go2 Pro ($2,800) while being heavier (32kg vs 15kg) and slower (1.6 m/s vs 3.5 m/s). What the money buys is superior autonomy software, enterprise support, and proven reliability in industrial deployments.

Full Specifications

SpecValue
Payload14 kg
Max Speed1.6 m/s
Weight32 kg
Battery Life1.5 h
Certifications:CEFCC

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Industry gold standard
  • +Best autonomy and navigation
  • +Enterprise support infrastructure
  • +Robust third-party ecosystem

Cons

  • −$74,500 — 50x more expensive than Unitree Go2
  • −Heavier and slower than Go2 Pro
  • −Enterprise-only sales model

Best For

enterprise inspectionconstructionpublic safetyresearch

Certifications

CE
FCC

Pricing Details

Listed price
$74,500

$74,500 was the 2020 launch price for the base Explorer kit and is still the most-cited figure, but Boston Dynamics removed online ordering and now sells via Contact Sales only. Real 2026 deployments run $150,000–$195,000 once the arm ($65,000), thermal sensor, Cam+, CORE licence, and annual support are added.

Price source
Boston Dynamics 2020 launch price (no longer published)
Last verified
2026-07
Price tier
premium

Note: $74,500 was the 2020 launch price for the base Explorer kit and is still the most-cited figure, but Boston Dynamics removed online ordering and now sells via Contact Sales only. Real 2026 deployments run $150,000–$195,000 once the arm ($65,000), thermal sensor, Cam+, CORE licence, and annual support are added.

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Spot — frequently asked questions

How much does the Boston Dynamics Spot cost?

The Boston Dynamics Spot costs $74,500 (Boston Dynamics 2020 launch price (no longer published), updated 2026-07).

What are the key specs of the Spot?

The Boston Dynamics Spot reaches 1.6 m/s, carries a 14 kg payload, and runs ~1.5 h per charge.

Is the Spot certified (CE / UL / ISO)?

Yes — the Boston Dynamics Spot carries CE and FCC certifications.

What is the Spot best for?

The Boston Dynamics Spot is best suited for enterprise inspection, construction, public safety, and research.