Boston Dynamics
Atlas · USA · Founded1992
Boston Dynamics was founded in 1992 by Marc Raibert, spinning off from the MIT Leg Laboratory. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company has changed hands multiple times - acquired by Google in 2013, sold to SoftBank in 2017, and finally to Hyundai Motor Group in 2021 for $1.1 billion.
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About Boston Dynamics
The company unveiled its production-ready Electric Atlas humanoid at CES 2026. Standing 6.2 feet tall with a 7.5 foot reach, Atlas features a 4-hour battery with hot-swappable packs. All 2026 deployments are fully committed, and a 30,000-unit/year factory is planned for 2028.
Boston Dynamics announced an AI partnership with Google DeepMind at CES 2026, integrating Gemini Robotics foundation models with Atlas. Spot, their quadruped robot priced at $74,500, has been deployed in 40+ countries for industrial inspection.
In February 2026 CEO Robert Playter stepped down after 30 years. CFO Amanda McMaster is serving as interim CEO. The company employs approximately 1,300 people across its 180,000 sq ft headquarters.
Founders: Marc Raibert
Headquarters: Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Latest Update
Electric Atlas in commercial pilot programs. Spot deployed in thousands of industrial sites worldwide
Key Milestone
Electric Atlas unveiled for commercial deployment in 2025
Robot Models
Boston Dynamics (bostondynamics.com) Boston Dynamics Atlas
The Boston Dynamics Atlas is a state-of-the-art electric humanoid robot designed for industrial and research applications. Known for its extraordinary athletic ability, Atlas can run, jump, and perform complex manipulation tasks. Available exclusively to enterprise partners.
Boston Dynamics (bostondynamics.com) Boston Dynamics Spot
Boston Dynamics Spot is a quadruped robot designed for industrial inspection, public safety, and research applications. Its four-legged design allows it to navigate challenging terrain that wheels cannot handle, making it ideal for construction sites, oil platforms, and hazardous environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many robots has Boston Dynamics shipped?
Boston Dynamics has shipped approximately 1,000 humanoid robots as of early 2026, with all 2026 Atlas deployments fully committed.
Who founded Boston Dynamics?
Boston Dynamics was founded by Marc Raibert in 1992, spinning off from the MIT Leg Laboratory.
What robots does Boston Dynamics make?
Boston Dynamics produces the Electric Atlas humanoid robot and the Spot quadruped robot. Atlas is designed for commercial deployment while Spot is used for industrial inspection in 40+ countries.
Who owns Boston Dynamics?
Boston Dynamics is owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which acquired the company in 2021 for $1.1 billion. Previously it was owned by SoftBank and before that by Google.
Sources
- Boston Dynamics Official - accessed 2026-03-28
- Engadget - Production Atlas at CES 2026 - accessed 2026-03-28
- Boston Dynamics x Google DeepMind Partnership - accessed 2026-03-28
- TechCrunch - CEO Robert Playter Steps Down - accessed 2026-03-28
- IEEE Spectrum - Hyundai Acquires Boston Dynamics - accessed 2026-03-28