Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics builds advanced robots designed to operate in messy, unpredictable real-world environments. Founded in 1992 with roots in MIT's Leg Lab research, the company works across legged locomotion, dynamic simulation, perception systems, humanoid robotics, industrial design and warehouse automation. Its engineering organisation is composed of engineers and researchers, and the company states a preference for practical, working robots over demonstration videos, iterating constantly on feedback from customers and from real deployments.

The product line spans three distinct form factors. Spot is a quadruped robot used to inspect tall structures and to work in industrial settings such as power plants, so that workers need not climb ladders or enter hazardous areas. Atlas is a humanoid robot developed for real-world dynamic tasks in unpredictable environments. Stretch is being developed to take on physically demanding warehouse jobs.

Robots built by the company are deployed in power plants, construction sites, warehouses and other hazardous environments, across energy, construction and logistics verticals. The stated mission is that robots should amplify human capabilities rather than replace people, with a particular emphasis on worker safety - sending machines rather than people into dangerous situations.