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aibo vs Spot
Quick verdict
Spot leads on 8 of 12 comparable rows
aibo leads on Readiness Score, Battery, Price, and Social Interaction. Spot leads on Reality Score, Data Freshness, Countries, and Mobility (+4 more).
Who should choose which?
Choose aibo if…
- You want higher readiness (88/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Budget is a priority and aibo lists lower ($3,199.99).
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Your main goal is conversation, which aibo targets directly.
- Strengths like social interaction and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Spot if…
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 93/100).
- Your main goal is home assistant, which Spot targets directly.
- Strengths like mobility and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
| Spec | aibo  SonyLeads 4 | Spot  Boston DynamicsLeads 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Readiness Score | 88 | 58 |
| Reality Score | 82 | 93 |
| Data Freshness | 85% | 100% |
| Speed | Unknown | 5.8 km/h |
| Payload | Unknown | 14 kg |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 29.3 cm | 61 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 33.8 kg |
| Battery | 2 h | 1.5 h |
| Form | Animal-like | Animal-like |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $3,199.99 | $74,500+ |
| Market Status | Buy Now | Limited |
| Availability | Available | Limited |
| Countries | United States, Japan | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Singapore |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 76 | 96 |
| Manipulation | 28 | 48 |
| Perception | 85 | 90 |
| Autonomy | 80 | 88 |
| Social Interaction | 92 | 12 |
| Home Navigation | 68 | 72 |
| Sensors | ToF sensor, 2× ranging sensors, capacitive touch (head, jaw, back), dual 6-axis IMU (head, torso), light sensor, 4× paw pads | 5× stereo camera pairs (360° vision), IMU, joint encoders; optional Spot CAM+, LiDAR, thermal payloads |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, LTE (included SIM) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet (payload-dependent); tablet controller link |
| Ecosystem | My aibo app; AI Cloud Plan (3 years included); Virtual food and friends; Pink ball and optional aibone | Spot SDK (Python); Autowalk mission recording; Orbit fleet management; Spot Arm (optional); Spot CAM+ / LiDAR payloads; Scout software for inspection |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.