# Boston Dynamics talks Spot launch; Universal Robots on cobot innovation

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2020-06-17
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation

## Summary

Michael Patrick Perry, VP of Business Development at Boston Dynamics, discusses the commercial launch of the Spot quadruped robot, its $74,500 pricing strategy, and the development of its robotic manipulator. Jürgen von Hollen, President of Universal Robots, explains how the company maintains its leadership in collaborative robotics through its UR+ ecosystem, the shift toward application-focused solutions, and the impact of the pandemic on supply chain resilience and remote work.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation#t=6) Introduction and Boston Dynamics Spot Launch
- [2:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation#t=169) Spot Commercialization, Pricing, and Manufacturing
- [12:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation#t=742) Spot Manipulator Development and Autonomy
- [18:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation#t=1119) Boston Dynamics Use Cases and Future Robots
- [29:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation#t=1747) Universal Robots Leadership and Innovation Culture
- [36:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation#t=2216) Universal Robots Pandemic Response and Ecosystem
- [51:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-06-17-boston-dynamics-talks-spot-launch-universal-robots-on-cobot-innovation#t=3114) Universal Robots Market Trends and Future Outlook

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up, established companies

## Mentioned

- Spot (product)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Universal Robots (company)
- UR+ (product)
- Handle (product)
- Pick (product)
- Atlas (product)
- Soft Bank (company)
- Agility Robotics (company)
- Unitree (company)
- NMLC (company)
- AMP Robotics (company)
- UVD (product)
- Diligent Robotics (company)
- VacuInum Robotics (company)
- Lifeline Robotics (company)
- Mobile Industrial Robots (company)
- Energid (company)
- Gaddic (company)
- 6 River Systems (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Why “Spot” the Mobile Robot is Made for Manufacturing with Boston Dynamics’ Michael Perry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-07-13-why-spot-the-mobile-robot-is-made-for-manufacturing-with-boston-dynamics-michael) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Episode 142: Collaborative robot arms - Mark Gray](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/robot-talk/2026-01-30-episode-142-collaborative-robot-arms-mark-gray) (Robot Talk)
- [191: The State of Robotics: Live From the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston, MA](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2024-06-25-191-the-state-of-robotics-live-from-the-2024-robotics-summit-expo-in-boston-ma) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [Ep. 47 | Universal Robots CEO Kim Povlsen on Collaborative Robots for the 98%](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-06-07-ep-47-universal-robots-ceo-kim-povlsen-on-collaborative-robots-for-the-98) (Moore's Lobby)
- [Lowering the Barrier to Robot Deployment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-09-27-lowering-the-barrier-to-robot-deployment) (The Manufacturing Executive)

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