Boston Dynamics releases Spot & Orbit 5.2 - 2026-09-10 - Product Launch - The release adds software workflows connecting inspection data, enterprise systems and robot actions. Orbit 5.2 expands APIs and fleet-management tooling used to coordinate Spot deployments. This is a software release for the… - source: resources.bostondynamics.com
Boston Dynamics expands Createc reseller and technology partnership - 2026-08-03 - Partnership - Createc became an authorised Boston Dynamics reseller and technology provider after more than six years of collaboration. The agreement grants Createc global nuclear-sector authorisation, UK industrial-market representation and… - source: businesscrack.co.uk
Mariana Minerals begins deploying Spot at Copper One - 2026-07-22 - Deployment - Spot is intended to automate routine inspections and collect field data for Mariana Minerals’ software framework. The deployment is scoped to the Copper One facility near Moab, Utah. The rollout was in progress when announced; fleet… - source: bostondynamics.com
Boston Dynamics and FieldAI Partner to Deploy Robots in Dynamic Environments - 2026-03-12 - Partnership - Boston Dynamics and FieldAI announced a partnership to deploy robots in uncharted and dynamic environments. The collaboration integrates FieldAI's Field Foundation Models with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot. This integration enables… - source: bostondynamics.com
Oswego County Drone Program Deploys Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot - 2026-02-06 - Deployment - The Oswego County Emergency Management Office received a $400 donation from Stewart's Shops in Minetto. The funds were allocated to purchase equipment for the county's drone and robotic program, including Boston Dynamics' Spot… - source: oswegocountytoday.com
Boston Dynamics Spot inspects ZF’s Bouzonville plant with Intuitive Robots - 2026-01-26 - Deployment - Plant manager Lionel Champlon credited the robot with detecting 39 compressed-air leaks in its first month. The configured robot reads gauges, checks filter status and performs thermal and acoustic inspections. Intuitive Robots… - source: intuitive-robots.com
Cargill deploys Boston Dynamics' Spot robot in Amsterdam - 2025-11-17 - Deployment - Cargill introduced Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot, Spot, at its Amsterdam Multiseed crush and refinery plant. Spot performed approximately 10,000 autonomous inspections per week, capturing thermal, acoustic, and visual data… - source: qualityassurancemag.com
Boston Dynamics Spot performs daily inspections at Intel Foundry - 2025-08-01 - Deployment - Intel Foundry uses Spot across six facilities for daily inspections, with 14 units operating and a target of 30; the robots navigate complex environments and stream inspection data to centralized monitoring systems. The quadrupeds… - source: realsenseai.com
National Robotarium runs Spot research over private 5G - 2025-07-30 - Research Publication - The research team had three Spot units, including an Enterprise model with a 5G-capable modem. A remote agricultural trial used Spot to collect crop images at sites kilometres from the control point. A separate project… - source: bostondynamics.com
Boston Dynamics' Spot Deployed for Remote Operations at Sellafield - 2025-03-18 - Deployment - AtkinsRéalis and Sellafield Ltd successfully operated the Spot robot remotely from an off-site location. The trial demonstrated the potential for virtual site access on nuclear-licensed sites. Spot has been used to inspect areas… - source: world-nuclear-news.org
National Grid moves Spot into regular Sandy Pond inspections - 2023-07-10 - Deployment - Spot traversed the property autonomously with an infrared camera to inspect equipment for hot spots. Operators also guided Spot through the energized thyristor hall once every two weeks. The production workflow increased access… - source: bostondynamics.com
Boston Dynamics Releases Spot 3.3 with Enhanced Inspection Features - 2023-06-20 - Product Launch - Spot 3.3 introduces new features and hardware to improve autonomous inspections. Enhancements include flexible autonomy, repeatable data capture, and enterprise integrations. The update aims to make inspection rounds safer and… - source: youtube.com
Boston Dynamics Deploys Spot Robots at Ontario Power Generation - 2022-06-13 - Deployment - Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has deployed five Boston Dynamics Spot robots across various divisions. The robots assist in tasks such as inspections and research and development missions. OPG is collaborating with Boston Dynamics… - source: opg.com
FDNY Purchases Two Boston Dynamics Spot Robots for Search and Rescue - 2022-03-19 - Commercial Order - The New York City Fire Department purchased two Spot robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics, each costing approximately $75,000. The 70-pound robots were acquired for use in hazardous materials situations and search and rescue… - source: firehouse.com
Spot selected for 2021 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award - 2021-06-30 - Award - Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot, Spot, was selected for the 2021 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award. The award recognized Spot's innovative capabilities in the robotics field. The RBR50 list celebrates forward-thinking organizations and… - source: plus.ai
NASA's NeBula enables Spot to explore Martian-like caves - 2021-06-25 - Partnership - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) integrated its NeBula autonomy and AI system with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot. The combined system autonomously explored Martian-like caves on Earth without prior maps or human guidance. This… - source: youtube.com
BP Deploys Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot on Mad Dog Platform - 2020-11-13 - Deployment - BP deployed Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot, Spot, on its Mad Dog platform in the Gulf of Mexico to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Spot is programmed to perform tasks such as reading gauges, inspecting for corrosion… - source: investing.com
Trimble and Boston Dynamics form construction robotics alliance - 2020-10-20 - Partnership - The jointly developed solution combined Spot autonomous mobility with Trimble sensors and field software for site scans, surveying and progress monitoring. Trimble received exclusivity to sell and support Spot with integrated… - source: news.trimble.com
Boston Dynamics expands Spot robot sales to Europe and Canada - 2020-09-09 - Market Signal - Boston Dynamics expanded commercial Spot sales to the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada. The expansion followed Spot’s U.S. launch and Early Adopter Program. European users including Foster + Partners, Merck KGaA and… - source: bostondynamics.com
Boston Dynamics deploys Spot at insideFPL for storm data collection - 2020-02-03 - Deployment - Deploys Spot in field environments for real-time storm data collection. Enables improved data coverage while minimizing risk to human operators. Signals strategic partnership with insideFPL for enhanced operational efficiency. - source: palmbeachdailynews.com
Boston Dynamics launches Spot for purchase to enhance industrial efficiency - 2020-06-16 - Product Launch - Early adopters have demonstrated Spot's ability to reduce risks in various industrial processes. The availability of Spot marks a significant step in the adoption of agile mobile robots. Boston Dynamics builds high-performance… - source: bostondynamics.com
Boston Dynamics partners with BrasfieldGorrie and DroneDeploy to automate construction site documentation - 2021-03-04 - Partnership - The collaboration utilizes Spot to streamline monitoring processes, reducing time and costs associated with manual documentation. This partnership aims to enhance efficiency on construction sites, allowing workers to focus on more… - source: brasfieldgorrie.com