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Buddy vs Spot
| Spec |  Buddy  Blue Frog Robotics |  Spot  Boston Dynamics |
|---|---|---|
| Readiness Score | 87 | 58 |
| Reality Score | 86 | 93 |
| Data Freshness | 100% | 100% |
| Price | $4,890+ | $74,500+ |
| Market Status | Limited | Limited |
| Availability | Limited | Limited |
| Form | Mobile | Animal-like |
| Height | 56 cm | 61 cm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 33.8 kg |
| Battery | 4–6 h | 1.5 h |
| Speed | 2.5 km/h | 5.8 km/h |
| Payload | Unknown | 14 kg |
| Sensors | 13 MP cameras (80° & 130°), 6× obstacle (IR/ultrasonic), 6× drop/cliff, 3× touch, 4× omni mics, 1× directional mic, IR sensor | 5× stereo camera pairs (360° vision), IMU, joint encoders; optional Spot CAM+, LiDAR, thermal payloads |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G | Wi-Fi, Ethernet (payload-dependent); tablet controller link |
| Countries | United States, France, European Union, Global (quote-based) | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Singapore |
| Social Interaction | 95 | 12 |
| Home Navigation | 74 | 72 |
| Ecosystem | Buddy OS + Companion apps; Buddy PRO Multi-Apps (annual license); Android SDK (annual subscription); ChatGPT / generative AI integrations; BuddyLab educational coding; Telepresence and tele-assistance | Spot SDK (Python); Autowalk mission recording; Orbit fleet management; Spot Arm (optional); Spot CAM+ / LiDAR payloads; Scout software for inspection |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.