Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot comes in multiple versions, with Spot Explorer and Spot Enterprise being the main two on offer now. There are a few key differences between the two models that will affect your purchasing decision. Let's look.
Feature | Spot Explorer | Spot Enterprise |
Tablet Control | Included | Included |
Autowalk | Missions limited to 1000m in length | Unlimited mission lengths |
WiFi | 2.4Ghz b/g/n | Dual band 802.11ac support (depending on region) |
Payload Power | Always on | Toggle via software in tablet or API |
Self-charging | No | Includes Dock |
High-speed data offload | No | Quickly offload mission data through dock via Ethernet |
Metrics opt-out | No | Opt-out of sending robot performance metrics back to Boston Dynamics |
Enhanced safety options | No | Safety stop function PL category 3 per ISO 13849-1 available on payload ports |
Source: Boston Dynamics