Event

Boston Dynamics acquires Kinema Systems to bolster deep learning and vision capabilities

Apr 2, 2019 · Acquisition · Boston Dynamics · Humanoid

The acquisition aims to strengthen Boston Dynamics' product offerings for the logistics market. A new team will be established in the Bay Area to support this initiative.

  • Boston Dynamics acquired Kinema Systems, a Bay Area company developing deep-learning 3D vision for robotic pick-and-place logistics.
  • Kinema Pick was rebranded as the Boston Dynamics Pick System, which the company said it would continue selling and supporting.
  • Boston Dynamics initially planned to use Kinema technology with Handle as it expanded from research robots into warehouse logistics.

Boston Dynamics builds high-performance mobile robots including Spot for industrial and field inspection, Stretch for warehouse trailer unloading, and Atlas for advanced humanoid mobility.

Segment
Humanoid
Event type
Acquisition
Added to Korthos
Mar 2, 2026
Geography
Waltham · United States