Qilin vs Spot
Quadruped robot spec comparison — Kepler Robotics vs Boston Dynamics.
Kepler Robotics
Qilin
49 / 100 Robo2u Score
Hybrid-architecture heavy quadruped that can carry a rider or nearly one tonne of cargo for eight hours
Boston Dynamics
Spot
61 / 100 Robo2u Score
Iconic agile quadruped for industrial inspection and data capture
| Spec | Qilin | Spot |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-07 | 2020-06 |
| Status | Prototype | Production |
| Payload | — | 14 kg |
| Weight | 300 kg | 32.5 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | — | 12 |
| Runtime | 480 min | 90 min |
| Top speed | — | 1.6 m/s |
| Price | — | $74.5k |
| Robo2u Score | 49 | 61 |
Highlighted = better on that spec (lower is better for price and weight; newer for release). The Robo2u Score is a transparent composite — see the Quadruped Robots for the full field.