Industrial and mobile robots

Spot

United States

In April 2026 Boston Dynamics integrated Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics model into Spot's Orbit software, letting the quadruped visually interpret gauges and hazards and answer questions about a site rather than just capture raw images.

Updated 2026-09-08 · Last verified 2026-09-07

MakerBoston Dynamics
CountryUS
CategoryQuadruped
Payload (kg)14
Price (USD)$74,500
What AI addsAutonomous navigation and enterprise autonomy software; commonly used for inspection and patrol when configured with optional sensors (e.g., thermal camera) and enterprise licences.
Speed1.6 m/s max
Runtime (h)1.5
AI stackOrbit fleet software + AIVI / AIVI-Learning, powered by Google DeepMind Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6
Usesinspection, facility-patrol, gauge-reading
EMEA presenceUS maker; sold and deployed across EMEA via Boston Dynamics resellers and integrators

Sources: Boston Dynamics (2026-07-09)Robotics and Automation News (2026-04-15)RobotSourced (2026-07-09)

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