Event

NASA's NeBula enables Spot to explore Martian-like caves

Jun 25, 2021 · Partnership · Boston Dynamics · Humanoid

  • • 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 demonstration showcased the robot's ability to navigate extreme terrains independently.

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
Partnership
Added to Korthos
Mar 8, 2026
Geography
Waltham · United States