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Boston Dynamics is a benchmark enterprise in the global field of robot design and manufacturing, founded by Marc Raibert in 1992 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States, initially providing robot research and manufacturing for the U.S. Army.
The company focuses on developing highly complex robots, including humanoid robots and quadruped robots.
Its representative products include the quadruped robots BigDog and Spot, as well as the humanoid robot Atlas.
Boston Dynamics has changed ownership multiple times: it was acquired by Google X in 2013, sold to SoftBank Group in 2017, acquired by Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea in 2020, and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor in 2026.
In January 2026, the all-electric Atlas robot made its debut at CES 2026, featuring 360-degree joint rotation, a 50-kilogram payload capacity, and autonomous battery swapping.
Boston Dynamics Hosts Webinar on Spot for Security
Boston Dynamics is hosting a webinar to showcase how its agile mobile robot Spot can supplement fixed cameras and manual security patrols. The company invites security operators to join the session to learn practical deployment strategies for enhancing security operations.
Boston Dynamics: Strategic Automation ROI with 2,000 Spots Deployed
Boston Dynamics highlights that organizations achieving the greatest return on robotics investments treat advanced automation as a strategic program, considering infrastructure readiness, data governance, proactive change management, and technical implementation. With over 2,000 Spots deployed, the company offers a proven integration roadmap from initial planning to scaled fleets.
Asimov 1: The $20,000 Open-Source Humanoid Robot for Developers
Menlo AI unveils Asimov 1, an open-source humanoid robot for developers priced at $20,000. The DIY kit requires over 100 hours of assembly, but offers full transparency with CAD files and schematics available on GitHub.