Boston Dynamics SpotMini (Spot Classic) is a quadruped robot, the early commercial predecessor to the current Spot. It stands 33 inches tall, weighs ~30 kg, handles a 14 kg payload, has 17 joints, is all-electric with no hydraulics, and features stereo/depth cameras, IMU, and position/force sensors. Launched commercially in 2020 at $74,500; now superseded by Spot 3.0.
Primary use case: Quadruped inspection and surveillance robot for industrial, construction, and public safety environments. Used for remote sensing, data collection, and inspection in complex terrain.
Weight
25 kg
DOF
17
Payload
14 kg
Battery
1.5 hrs
Price
$75K
Weight
25 kg
Degrees of Freedom
17
Locomotion
legged
Payload
14 kg
Battery Life
1.5 hrs
Price
$75K
Availability
discontinued
Primary Use Case
Quadruped inspection and surveillance robot for industrial, construction, and public safety environments. Used for remote sensing, data collection, and inspection in complex terrain.
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