Spot Timeline

Timeline

  • 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
  • Boston Dynamics demonstrates Spot task execution with Gemini Robotics - 2026-04-14 - Research Publication - For example, researchers at Meta have used Spot to test how an AI system could locate and retrieve objects it had never seen before. Contact Sales NAVIGATION Products Solutions Customers About Careers Merch Store RESOURCES… - source: bostondynamics.com
  • Boston Dynamics adds Gemini Robotics to Orbit AIVI-Learning for Spot - 2026-04-08 - Research Publication - New Asset Support: Gauges, Pallets, and More As your facility& 8217;s needs evolve, Orbit AI evolves with them. Boston Dynamics Spot and Orbit now continuously learn about your facility with unprecedented depth, allowing… - source: bostondynamics.com
  • MEVIUS2: Practical Open-Source Quadruped Robot with Sheet Metal Welding and Multimodal Perception - 2026-03-23 - Research Publication - Various quadruped robots have been developed to date, and thanks to reinforcement learning, they are now capable of traversing diverse types of rough terrain. The authors developed MEVIUS2, an open-source quadruped robot… - source: arxiv.org
  • 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
  • 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
  • DIV-Nav: Open-Vocabulary Spatial Relationships for Multi-Object Navigation - 2025-10-18 - Research Publication - Advances in open-vocabulary semantic mapping and object navigation have enabled robots to perform an informed search of their environment for an arbitrary object. The authors validate the system through extensive… - source: arxiv.org
  • VISTA: Open-Vocabulary, Task-Relevant Robot Exploration with Online Semantic Gaussian Splatting - 2025-07-01 - Research Publication - The authors present VISTA, an algorithm for Viewpoint-based Image Selection with Semantic Task Awareness. This experiment eval- uates the advantages of fusing semantic information and geometric uncertainty in robot… - source: arxiv.org
  • 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
  • A Simulation Pipeline to Facilitate Real-World Robotic Reinforcement Learning Applications - 2025-02-21 - Research Publication - The pipeline organizes the RL training process into an initial step for system identification and three training stages: core simulation training, high-fidelity simulation, and real-world deployment, each adding levels of… - source: arxiv.org
  • 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
  • Hyundai Motor Group to Acquire Controlling Interest in Boston Dynamics from Softbank Group - 2020-12-11 - Acquisition - Hyundai Motor Group will acquire a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics for $1.1 billion. The acquisition aims to enhance robotics and mobility technologies for smart logistics and autonomous vehicles. Boston Dynamics builds… - source: bostondynamics.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 Announce Strategic Alliance To Extend The Use Of Autonomous Robots In Construction - 2020-10-20 - Partnership - Trimble gains exclusivity to sell Spot robots with integrated scanning tech for construction by Q2 2021. Mortenson pilots Spot robots with Trimble's GNSS solutions for real-time site condition documentation in solar farms. - source: news.trimble.com
  • Boston Dynamics expands Spot robot sales to Europe and Canada - 2020-09-09 - Market Signal - Boston Dynamics expanded commercial sales of its Spot robot to the European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada. This expansion followed the U.S. launch and a successful Early Adopter Program. European companies like Foster +… - 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

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