Boston Dynamics Spot vs Sony aibo (ERS-1000)
The Sony aibo (ERS-1000) costs ¥272,800 new; the Boston Dynamics Spot has no public price yet. The Spot is taller (2'0" vs 1'0"), with 12 vs 22 degrees of freedom. Full verified comparison below, in your selected currency and units.
 Boston DynamicsSpot |  Sonyaibo (ERS-1000) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boston Dynamics | Sony |
| Form | Quadruped | Quadruped |
| Tier | Enterprise | Consumer |
| Availability | Shipping | Discontinued |
| New price | — | ≈ $1,670 |
| Est. used (modeled) | — | — |
| Height | 2'0" | 1'0" |
| Weight | 75 lb | 5 lb |
| DoF | 12 | 22 |
| Debut | 2019 | 2017 |
| Perfect for | Manufacturing, Inspection & security | Home |
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Frequently asked
Is the Boston Dynamics Spot or the Sony aibo (ERS-1000) cheaper?
Only one of the two has a published price, so a like-for-like price comparison isn't possible yet.
Which is bigger, the Spot or the aibo (ERS-1000)?
Boston Dynamics Spot (2'0" / 0.61 m) is the larger of the two on this measure.
Which has more degrees of freedom?
Sony aibo (ERS-1000) (22 DoF).
Boston Dynamics Spot vs Sony aibo (ERS-1000): which should you choose?
You can buy the Spot today; the aibo (ERS-1000) is discontinued. Both are quadruped humanoids. The Spot suits manufacturing and inspection & security, while the aibo (ERS-1000) suits home. Compare the verified specs above and see each model page for depreciation and resale estimates.
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