Spot vs SitePrint: which robot wins?
Boston Dynamics's Spot against HP's SitePrint — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| Spot | SitePrint | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | From $74,500 | Purchase + usage |
| TASK | Site inspection, scanning & monitoring | Prints 2D layout onto the floor |
| SPEED | Autonomous repeat site walks | Up to 1/8 in |
| PLATFORM | Quadruped, stairs & rough terrain | 2,950 ft/hr printing, 4,700 ft/hr navigating |
| SENSING | 360° perception + payload sensors | Concrete, plywood, vinyl, tarmac |
| CREW | Autonomous missions after setup | About one 8-hour shift on a battery pair |
| AVAILABILITY | Buy today | Purchase + usage |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 8.2 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The four-legged site inspector. Walks the job site on schedule, captures scans and photos, and flags issues - the most proven "robot dog" in construction. | The portable layout printer. Reads a 2D plan and prints lines, arcs, points and text onto the slab to an eighth of an inch, on concrete, plywood, vinyl or tarmac. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
Detailed comparison: Spot vs SitePrint
Spot scores 8.2/10 in our independent evaluation; SitePrint scores 7.9/10. That 0.3-point gap reflects real differences in capability or value, but SitePrint may still win if its strengths match your priorities.
Spot is best for: General contractors who want automated progress documentation and QA scanning across large or repeat projects. SitePrint is best for: Contractors with varied, smaller floor plates who need layout on more than one surface type and lack the volume to justify a subscription.
Our scoring weighs five factors: autonomous capability, independent verification (third-party evidence scores higher than manufacturer claims), commercial deployment scale, price-to-capability ratio, and real-world availability today. Neither robot here is scored on marketing alone. Spot and SitePrint are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
CHOOSE THE SPOT IF…
- General contractors who want automated progress documentation and QA scanning across large or repeat projects.
- You can buy it today with a published price
- Handles stairs, rubble, and real job-site terrain
CHOOSE THE SITEPRINT IF…
- Contractors with varied, smaller floor plates who need layout on more than one surface type and lack the volume to justify a subscription.
- Prints text and arcs, not only wall lines
- Works on four surface types including plywood and tarmac