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2026
Bedrock Detroit and Boston Dynamics test Spot robot dogs in downtown Detroit
Bedrock Detroit and Boston Dynamics are testing Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dogs in downtown Detroit, exploring uses including litter pickup, building inspection, security patrols and package handling. Downtown litter-pickup testing is slated to begin as early as the week after the Oct. 9, 2026 report, following six to eight months of quiet work, with the team planning to monitor the test phase for a few more months before any live deployment.
2026
Rohit Prasad takes over Boston Dynamics
Fast Company reports that Rohit Prasad, who helped build Alexa, is now taking over Boston Dynamics.
2026
ICE purchasing 4 modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs from Connecticut company
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is purchasing four modified Boston Dynamics robot dogs from a Connecticut company, according to WHDH.
2021
Hyundai launches Factory Safety Service Robot
Hyundai Motor Group launched the Factory Safety Service Robot, its first robot developed in collaboration with Boston Dynamics. The robot is initially planned for a pilot operation supporting late-night security patrols at a Kia factory in South Korea.
2021
Hyundai Motor Group holds an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Motor Group and its subsidiaries hold 80% of Boston Dynamics, while SoftBank holds the remaining 20%. The source does not state when the ownership transfer was completed.
2021
Boston Dynamics unveils Spot upgrades
Boston Dynamics unveiled upgrades to its Spot robot line, including a mechanical arm, Spot Enterprise, and new remote-control software.
2020
Hyundai Motor Group announces acquisition of controlling stake in Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Motor Group agreed to acquire about 80% of Boston Dynamics, while SoftBank would retain about 20% through an affiliate after the transaction. The article also says the deal was awaiting regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
2020
Percepto integrates Boston Dynamics' Spot with AIM
Percepto integrated Boston Dynamics' Spot robot with its AIM platform for remotely controlled inspection rounds; Boston Dynamics described the collaboration as a partnership.
2020
FARO launches Trek scanning integration for Boston Dynamics Spot
FARO announced the release of FAROTrek, an autonomous 3D mobile scanning integration built in collaboration with Boston Dynamics and combining the FARO FocusS Laser Scanner with the Spot robot.
2020
Boston Dynamics begins selling Spot
Boston Dynamics began selling its Spot robot dog, priced at $74,500 per unit.
2020
Boston Dynamics releases Spot software development kit
Boston Dynamics released the Spot software development kit on GitHub, enabling developers in its Early Adopter Program to create custom applications for the robot.
2019
Rob Playter succeeds Marc Raibert as Boston Dynamics CEO
Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert stepped aside as CEO and longtime employee Rob Playter took over the role; the article says the transition occurred in October.