Spot (Enterprise / Explorer)
Manufacturer: Boston Dynamics (United States) • Generation: Spot v3.3+
Verified Mechanical & Electrical Specifications
Every parameter distinguishes manufacturer datasheet maximums from documented field telemetry.
| Architecture & Locomotion | Quadruped legged (12 DOF) |
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| Verified Payload |
14 kg (30.9 lbs) max distributed
Manufacturer-Published
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| Speed / Velocity | 1.6 m/s max walking speed |
| Operating Runtime & Power |
Average runtime: about 90 minutes; actual runtime varies with payload and environment.
Operational Note: Boston Dynamics states that runtime varies with payloads and environmental factors.
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| Physical Dimensions & Mass | 1100 × 500 × 610 mm (standing); 32.5 kg with battery |
| Ingress Protection (IP) | IP54 Manufacturer-Published |
| Operating Environments | Indoor Industrial • Outdoor Unstructured • Stairs & Grated Catwalks |
| Primary Applications | Industrial Inspection • Thermal Anomaly Detection • Hazardous Environment Patrol • Research |
Commercial Procurement & Pricing Transparency
Price not listed on the linked manufacturer product page; contact Boston Dynamics for a current quote.
Not publicly listedCommercially Available (Direct & Certified Resellers)
Deployment Scale: Commercially available; deployment totals are not stated here because a current primary source was not identified.
Software, SDK & Simulation Interoperability
Spot SDK (Python / C++), ROS 2 wrapper, Orbit fleet management
Documented Field Limitations & Operational Caveats
In accordance with our Editorial Standards, every hardware profile highlights known operating boundaries and edge cases.
- The standard product is not presented as certified for explosive atmospheres; confirm any hazardous-area approval for the exact configuration.
- Runtime varies with payload, terrain, temperature, and the mission. Use a representative trial for deployment planning.
Primary Verification Sources
Every specification in this record is traceable to dated manufacturer engineering datasheets, user manuals, or regulatory filings:
- Boston Dynamics Spot Technical Datasheet — https://bostondynamics.com/products/spot/
- Spot SDK Documentation — https://dev.bostondynamics.com/