Spot Quadruped vs Unitree Go2
Compare Spot Quadruped (Boston Dynamics) and Unitree Go2 (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Spot Quadruped | Unitree Go2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Boston Dynamics | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Quadruped | Quadruped |
| Country | United States | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 12 | 12 |
| Weight (kg) | 32.7 | 15 |
| Battery life (h) | 1.5 | 2 |
| Payload | 14 kg | About 7–8 kg by model (max about 10–12 kg) |
| Max speed | 1.6 m/s | 0–2.5 to 0–3.7 m/s by model (about 5 m/s max) |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Industrial inspection | Outdoor field work |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Unitree Go2 leads on 3 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Unitree Go2 leads on payload (About 7–8 kg by model (max about 10–12 kg) vs 14 kg), max speed (0–2.5 to 0–3.7 m/s by model (about 5 m/s max) vs 1.6 m/s) and battery life (2 h vs 1.5 h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price.
Spot Quadruped
The gold standard of commercial quadrupeds. Spot traverses rough terrains, maps construction sites, and takes automated temperature readings in industrial environments.
Unitree Go2
Unitree's Go2 quadruped, sold in several tiers from $1,600 before tax and freight. Speed, payload and battery life vary by model; the figures here are the ones Unitree publishes.