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Boston Dynamics Spot vs Sony aibo (ERS-1000)

A side-by-side comparison of price, specs, and estimated resale value — verified against each manufacturer, in your selected currency and units.

TallerSpotBoston Dynamics Spot (0.61 m)
HeavierSpotBoston Dynamics Spot (33.8 kg)
More degrees of freedomaibo (ERS-1000)Sony aibo (ERS-1000) (22 DoF)
Boston Dynamics SpotBoston DynamicsSpotSony aibo (ERS-1000)Sonyaibo (ERS-1000)
MakerBoston DynamicsSony
FormQuadrupedQuadruped
TierEnterpriseConsumer
AvailabilityShippingShipping
New price$1,700
Est. used (placeholder)$15$19
Height2'0"1'0"
Weight75 lb5 lb
DoF1222
Debut20192017
Perfect forManufacturing, Inspection & securityHome, Service

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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 (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?

Both are quadruped humanoids. the Spot suits Manufacturing, Inspection & security and the aibo (ERS-1000) suits Home, Service. Compare the verified specs above and see each model page for depreciation and resale estimates.

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