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.
| Boston Dynamics SpotBoston DynamicsSpot | Sony aibo (ERS-1000)Sonyaibo (ERS-1000) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boston Dynamics | Sony |
| Form | Quadruped | Quadruped |
| Tier | Enterprise | Consumer |
| Availability | Shipping | Shipping |
| New price | — | ≈ $1,700 |
| Est. used (placeholder) | — | ≈ $15–≈ $19 |
| Height | 2'0" | 1'0" |
| Weight | 75 lb | 5 lb |
| DoF | 12 | 22 |
| Debut | 2019 | 2017 |
| Perfect for | Manufacturing, Inspection & security | Home, 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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