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Spot the Robot

Spot is a quadruped robot developed by Boston Dynamics, designed to navigate challenging terrain and perform autonomous inspection, data collection, and remote operations. Standing about 84 cm (2 feet 9 inches) tall and weighing 32.5 kg (72 lbs), Spot can climb stairs, avoid obstacles, and carry up to 14 kg (30 lbs) of payload. Equipped with cameras and sensors for 360-degree vision, it can be programmed for tasks in construction, energy, defense, and public safety. Spot’s agility, stability, and modular design make it one of the most advanced and commercially deployed legged robots in the world.

Should Boston Dynamics Be Renamed to Seoul Dynamics?

June 21, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Boston Dynamics, South Korean robotics leader

It’s probably safe to start calling Boston Dynamics a South Korean robotics firm going forward.

Skyborne’s Armed Robodog Takes Major Step Toward the Battlefield

May 15, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Skyborne Technologies' CODIAQ robotic dog

Skyborne Technologies’ killer robodog just moved closer to the frontline in a new US military testing program.

Boston’s Robotics Empire Is Entering a Brutal New Era… And It’s Getting Weird

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Atlas and Familiar Machine

There’s a new breed of intelligent machines emerging from Boston’s elite AI and robotics ecosystem.

Fashion’s Biggest Secret: The Robots Are Already Winning

April 5, 2026April 1, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Robots in Fashion

AI robots are invading the fashion world and it’s getting weird, even for an industry that prides itself on pushing boundaries.

Boston Dynamics Testifies Against Unitree Robotics in Congress

March 20, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Unitree Robotics vs. Boston Dynamics

Chinese robotics leader Unitree finds itself in the crosshairs of the US government, which increasingly views its rapid ascent as a national security risk.

A Look Back at 2016’s Robot Debuts

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Robots in 2016: Jibo, Sophia by Hanson Robotics, HBO's Westworld

Social media is flooded right now with posts waxing nostalgic about the year 2016, which happened to be a crazy year for robotics.

Boston Dynamics: ‘Thousands’ of Atlas Humanoids Deployed by 2035

November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Boston Dynamics humanoid robot

Boston Dynamics just made an uncharacteristically bold prediction about the future of its flagship humanoid robot.

Kawasaki’s Viral Robotic Horse: Is It Realistic?

November 2, 2025April 8, 2025 by Mike Kalil
CGI Concept of Kawasaki's CORLEO rideable robotic horse

Kawasaki Heavy Industries unveiled its four-legged robotic vehicle concept designed for off-road adventures at Expo 2025 in Osaka.

China’s Robots Steal the Show at Shanghai Fashion Week, Disrupt Service Industry

November 2, 2025March 28, 2025 by Mike Kalil
MagicBot Commercial Humanoid and Unitree G1 at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025

As Unitree’s G1 AI robot enters the world of high fashion, other rising Chinese firms are disrupting the service sector and dominating global competitions.

5 Years Later: The Pandemic That Supercharged AI and Robotics

November 2, 2025March 24, 2025 by Mike Kalil
COVID Robots

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a wave of automation that supercharged the development and adoption of technologies across industries.

2024’s Most Viral Moments in Robotics That Shocked the World

November 2, 2025December 23, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Top Viral Moments in Robotics in 2024

The year 2024 was, by all accounts, a blockbuster year for robotics.

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