Overview
- Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics report rising inquiries and early deployments of quadruped units for patrols and on-site inspections at large facilities.
- Spot is priced roughly $175,000 to $300,000 and Boston Dynamics says typical payback is within two years, often about 18 months; Ghost Robotics lists Vision 60 starting near $165,000.
- Use cases include perimeter sweeps and interior missions that detect thermal anomalies, leaks, puddles, unusual sounds, and propped doors with sensor payloads feeding a control room.
- Manufacturers stress human-in-the-loop operations, presenting the robots as mobile extensions that augment guards rather than replacements.
- Public examples remain limited, with Novva Data Centers confirming Spot at its West Jordan, Utah campus, as vendors cite a large addressable market tied to North America’s vast data-center buildout noted by JLL.