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Loona vs Spot
Quick verdict
Spot leads on 7 of 11 comparable rows
Loona leads on Readiness Score, Battery, Price, and Social Interaction. Spot leads on Reality Score, Data Freshness, Mobility, and Manipulation (+3 more).
Who should choose which?
Choose Loona if…
- You want higher readiness (90/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Budget is a priority and Loona lists lower ($442).
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Your main goal is conversation, which Loona targets directly.
- Strengths like social interaction and autonomy 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 | Loona  KEYi TechLeads 4 | Spot  Boston DynamicsLeads 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Readiness Score | 90 | 58 |
| Reality Score | 86 | 93 |
| Data Freshness | 85% | 100% |
| Speed | Unknown | 5.8 km/h |
| Payload | Unknown | 14 kg |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 17 cm | 61 cm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg | 33.8 kg |
| Battery | 2 h | 1.5 h |
| Form | Animal-like | Animal-like |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $442 | $74,500+ |
| Market Status | Buy Now | Limited |
| Availability | Available | Limited |
| Countries | United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, Singapore, France | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Singapore |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 72 | 96 |
| Manipulation | 12 | 48 |
| Perception | 84 | 90 |
| Autonomy | 86 | 88 |
| Social Interaction | 93 | 12 |
| Home Navigation | 70 | 72 |
| Sensors | 720p RGB camera, 3D ToF, touch sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, 4-mic array | 5× stereo camera pairs (360° vision), IMU, joint encoders; optional Spot CAM+, LiDAR, thermal payloads |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4/5.8 GHz) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet (payload-dependent); tablet controller link |
| Ecosystem | Loona mobile app; ChatGPT conversation; Google Blockly programming; Auto-charge dock; Remote monitoring and FPV drive | 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.