SPOT

Spot is a four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics. It walks up stairs, crosses uneven floors, and carries sensors where wheeled robots cannot go.

Boston Dynamics sells Spot mainly to factories, utilities, and research teams for inspection, 3D mapping, and hazardous response. Optional payloads include a Spot Arm for door handles, 360° LiDAR, and zoom cameras. The Python SDK and Autowalk software let operators record routes or run pre-planned missions.

Boston Dynamics no longer publishes a store price. The last public Explorer kit figure was about $74,500 in 2020 (robot, batteries, charger, and tablet). Treat that as an estimate, not a live cart. Configured fleets with an arm, autonomy, and Orbit software cost more; Boston Dynamics quotes qualified buyers only. Sales are limited to commercial, industrial, and academic customers. It is not a living-room pet.

HomeBotRadar tracks Spot as a reference quadruped platform. Wealthy homeowners sometimes pilot it for estate security or remote walk-throughs, but compare Loona or aibo if you want an affordable companion robot for the home.