Boston Dynamics Spot
Boston Dynamics
The reference quadruped — not humanoid but essential
4.2/ 5
Comparison
Boston Dynamics SpotVSUnitree G1
Detailed comparison of the Boston Dynamics Spot and the Unitree G1: delivered price to France, battery life, payload, Botoide editorial score. To help you choose, no jargon.
VS
Unitree G1
Unitree Robotics
The most accessible consumer humanoid robot
3.7/ 5
⚖️ Botoide verdict
On our overall Botoide score, Boston Dynamics Spot wins (4.2/5 vs 3.7/5). But "better" only means something against your specific use case — compare criterion by criterion below.
2 criteria won · Boston Dynamics Spot4 criteria won · Unitree G1
Criterion-by-criterion comparison
| Boston Dynamics Spot | Unitree G1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivered to France (estimate) | 89,000 € | 21,500 € |
| Height | 84 cm | 127 cm |
| Weight | 32 kg | 35 kg |
| Payload | 14 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 12 DOF | 23 DOF |
| Battery life | 1.5 h | 2 h |
| Walking speed | 5.8 km/h | 7.2 km/h |
| Botoide overall score | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
Which one for you?
Boston Dynamics Spot
Pick the Boston Dynamics Spot if you're looking for:
- Industrial inspection (oil sites, power plants, factories)
- Perimeter security patrols
- 3D mapping and construction surveying
Unitree G1
Pick the Unitree G1 if you're looking for:
- Research and teaching
- Event demonstrations
- Programme development (light gardening, surveillance, telepresence)