Boston Dynamics Unveils Production Version of SpotMini Robot
Boston Dynamics reveals the final production design of SpotMini, its first commercial robot, featuring 360-degree cameras and a stabilized arm. The company plans to build around 100 units this summer and hopes developers eventually create apps for the platform.
Boston Dynamics debuts the production version of SpotMini, marking the company's first commercially available robot. Founder and CEO Marc Raibert unveils the electric quadruped at TC Sessions: Robotics, revealing that the company plans to manufacture around 100 models starting in July or August. While beta units currently roll off the assembly line for testing, the company continues to make final redesigns before full production begins.
The production SpotMini features several key upgrades designed for reliability and safety, including protective skins to shield the robot during falls and a suite of cameras that provide 360-degree vision. Its signature arm remains stabilized in space, allowing it to hold a steady position even as the robot's body moves. The company promises to announce official pricing details later this summer.
Raibert expresses a bold vision for SpotMini to become the "Android of robots," relying on third-party developers to build apps that interact with the robot's controls. This launch represents just the beginning of Boston Dynamics' commercial strategy, as the company sets its sights on the logistics space with its wheeled Handle robot. The recent acquisition of vision systems startup Kinema further supports this goal of deploying advanced robots in real-world environments.