Comparison · Ground robotics
Boston Dynamics SpotvsANYbotics ANYmal
Spot is the most mature platform with the deepest payload ecosystem and SDK; ANYmal is purpose-built for hazardous, autonomous industrial rounds with stronger out-of-the-box autonomy.
Option A
Boston Dynamics Spot
Industrial quadruped platform
Boston Dynamics
Option B
ANYbotics ANYmal
Autonomous inspection quadruped
ANYbotics
Specs at a glance
| Spec | Boston Dynamics Spot | ANYbotics ANYmal |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 32.5 kg Win | ~50 kg |
| Payload capacity | 14 kg Win | ~10 kg |
| Runtime | 90 min | 2 hr+ Win |
| Top speed | 1.6 m/s Win | 1.0 m/s |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 (Ex variant available) Win |
| Hazardous-area certified | No (base model) | Yes (ANYmal X) Win |
| Autonomous missions | Spot Orbit + Scout | Native autonomy stack Win |
| Indicative CA price | From $110,000 CAD Win | From $200,000+ CAD |
Best for
Boston Dynamics Spot
- Custom payload integration
- Construction site capture
- Tele-op + supervised autonomy
- Research and broad SDK access
Best for
ANYbotics ANYmal
- Oil & gas and chemical plants
- Ex / ATEX hazardous environments
- Fully autonomous repeatable rounds
- Energy and utilities asset inspection
Frequently asked
Which robot is better for oil & gas inspection?+
ANYmal — particularly ANYmal X, which is certified for Zone 1 / Class I Div 1 hazardous areas. Spot is excellent for general industrial use but is not Ex-rated in its base configuration.
Can we integrate our own payloads?+
Both platforms expose a payload SDK. Spot has the broader third-party payload catalog and a larger global integrator community. ANYbotics integrations are tighter but more vertical-specific.
Do you support PoC pilots in Canada?+
Yes — Remote Robotic runs Proof-of-Concept programs where you can deploy either platform in your facility before purchase, with our integration engineers on-site.
Not sure which is right?
Talk to a specialist who deploys both platforms across Canada.
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