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Boston Dynamics

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The most recognizable robot maker in the world: Spot quadruped runs autonomous inspection missions via the Orbit fleet-management platform (Orbit/Spot 5.1, Jan 2026, adds cloud-updated AI perception models, autonomous door opening, sight-glass and pallet detection); Stretch performs fully autonomous container unloading (700-800 cases/hour at DHL); the redesigned electric Atlas humanoid enters production in 2026 with reinforcement-learning locomotion/manipulation and a Google DeepMind foundation-model partnership for cognition.

HeadquartersWaltham, US
Founded1992
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
Team501-1000
Deployments7
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSubsidiary
FoundersMarc Raibert (Founder; MIT Leg Lab spinout, now Executive Director of The AI Institute)
Regions servedNorth America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Countries deployedUS, GB, DE, JP, KR
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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Atlas (electric production version)

  • Production version unveiled at CES 2026 (Best of CES 'Best Robot'); 2026 production run fully committed to Hyundai's Robotics Metaplant Application Center and Google DeepMind; Hyundai Mobis supplies actuators

    vendor/parent-stated production and allocation plan for the first commercial Atlas units

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Spot

  • More than 2,000 Spot and Stretch robots deployed to customers as of January 2026

    combined deployed fleet size across Boston Dynamics' two commercial product lines, reported by independent trade press

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  • Spot 5.1 autonomous door opening tested with 18 beta customers (2,500+ doors opened); autonomous security patrol with person detection

    vendor-stated autonomy capabilities in the January 2026 software release

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Machinelogistics

Stretch

  • Autonomously unloads 700-800 cases per hour from shipping containers in DHL production operations

    customer-stated throughput in commercial deployment

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-03-12FieldAI (Spot deployment in construction, one of largest third-party quadruped fleets)constructionUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-01-05Google DeepMind (Atlas research fleet)researchUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-05-13DHL Groupcontract-logistics warehouses (container unloading), North America / UK / EuropeUS1000Announcement
2025-03-11HyundaiNot listedNot listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-10-01Michelintire manufacturing plant (Lexington, SC)USNot disclosedAnnouncement
2023-09-11Otto GroupwarehouseDENot disclosedAnnouncement
2022-08-30NFIwarehouseUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-01-21Spot 5.1 / Orbit 5.1 release; deployed fleet surpasses 2,000 Spot and Stretch robotsThe Robot Report
2026-01-05Production Atlas unveiled at CES 2026; production begins at Waltham HQ; Google DeepMind foundation-model partnership announcedHyundai Motor Group Newsroom
2025-05-13DHL signs MOU for 1,000+ additional Stretch robots, extending a collaboration begun in 2018The Robot Report
2021-06-21Hyundai Motor Group completes acquisition of ~80% controlling stake at ~$1.1B valuation; SoftBank retains ~20%Hyundai
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