Spot Academia & Education

A Robot Dedicated to Education and Research

Spot, the robotic platform by Boston Dynamics, pushes the boundaries of robotics, offering possibilities for exploration, applied research, innovation, and education. With its advanced mobility and ready-to-use features, Spot redefines the way we approach robotics, opening the door to new advancements and opportunities in various fields.

Unleash the Potential of Autonomous Exploration

Developers have the ability to enhance Spot's built-in functionality to record or replay autonomous missions. The autonomous navigation API based on Autowalk has been expanded to facilitate the development of new features or applications.

Various Applications of Mobile Manipulation

Equipped with the Spot Arm, the robot can interact with its environment, thus opening new usage perspectives. Using the Arm API, researchers can develop new behaviors and applications for mobile manipulation, such as object inspection, sample collection, or door opening.

Explore the Potential of Applied Research

Spot is a customizable platform with the ability to integrate sensing, communication, and control capabilities. Boston Dynamics provides detailed documentation covering all mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces supported by Spot.

Prepare Students for the Future of Robotics

As robots become more prevalent in the professional environment and in our daily lives, the demand for skilled professionals such as engineers, programmers, technicians, and operators familiar with robotics will increase. Collaborating with Spot generates student enthusiasm, promotes recruitment, and enhances engagement in the classroom.

What's Included:

• Spot Base Platform with Arm
• Spot CORE I/O
• Spot Battery (qty 2)
• Spot Charger
• Samsung Active 3 Tablet Controller
• Calibration Board
• Spot Platform Case