Boston Dynamics Orbit Review: Features and Uses of the Robot Fleet Software
Updated: 7 days ago
Boston Dynamics Orbit is the software that manages fleets of Boston Dynamics robots and the data they collect. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its features, deployment options and uses.
Quick Verdict
A robot that walks an inspection route is only useful if someone acts on what it finds. Orbit is where that happens. It schedules missions for Spot, stores the visual, thermal and acoustic readings, raises alerts when a value is out of range, and shows trends over time. Site View builds a visual history of a facility from 360-degree images, and inspections can be authored remotely. Orbit now also reports on Stretch unloading performance, and Boston Dynamics lists Atlas as planned. It runs in the cloud, on a rack-mounted Site Hub or as a virtual machine, and is SOC2 Type II certified. It works only with Boston Dynamics robots.
Boston Dynamics Orbit at a Glance
Robots supported: Spot and Stretch; Atlas planned
Deployment: cloud, Site Hub or virtual machine
Security: SSO; SOC2 Type II
Integration: APIs and webhooks
Inspection: visual, acoustic and thermal data with AI
Price: on request
Boston Dynamics Orbit Features
The table below lists what the manufacturer states about Orbit.
Feature | Boston Dynamics Orbit |
Maker | Boston Dynamics |
Type | Fleet management and data software |
Robots | Spot and Stretch; Atlas planned |
Fleet tools | Mission editing and scheduling, map-based dashboard, remote operation, performance summaries |
Inspection tools | In-product and email alerts; remote inspection authoring; AI vision-language model |
Site View | Visual facility history from 360-degree images captured by Spot |
Stretch in Orbit | Unloading metrics, dropped cases and multipicks, trailer images |
Enterprise | Multi-site view, custom user profiles, SSO |
Security | SOC2 Type II certified |
Integration | APIs, webhooks, low-code work order generation (beta) |
Deployment | AWS-hosted cloud; 1U rack Site Hub on premise; OVA virtual machine |
Design and Usability
The interface is built around a map of the site with the robots and their missions. Dashboards collect data from all sites for enterprise users.
Software and Integration
Systems of Record
Orbit connects to maintenance and warehouse systems through APIs and webhooks.
AI Inspection
A vision-language model checks images for conditions of concern; a product named AIVI-Learning is described as powered by Google Gemini Robotics.
Virtual Machine
An OVA image runs on VMware, Hyper-V, Azure and Google Cloud.
Boston Dynamics Orbit Uses
Predictive Maintenance
Tracking thermal and acoustic readings of equipment over time.
Remote Site Monitoring
Viewing live robots and site conditions from elsewhere.
Warehouse Unloading Analytics
Following Stretch performance across docks.
Boston Dynamics Orbit Price and Value
Boston Dynamics does not publish a price for Orbit.
For the company behind the product, read the Boston Dynamics Company Profile: History, Ownership, Robots and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
One place for missions and inspection data
Cloud, on-premise or virtual machine
SOC2 Type II and SSO
AI checks on inspection images
APIs and webhooks
Cons
Boston Dynamics robots only
Some functions in beta
No published price
Who Should Buy Boston Dynamics Orbit?
It fits organizations running Spot or Stretch at more than one site, or wanting inspection data in their maintenance systems.
Boston Dynamics Orbit FAQ
How much does Boston Dynamics Orbit cost?
Boston Dynamics does not publish a price.
What is Boston Dynamics Orbit?
Fleet management and data software for Boston Dynamics robots.
Which robots does Orbit support?
Spot and Stretch, with Atlas planned.
Can Orbit run on premise?
Yes, on a rack-mounted Site Hub or as a virtual machine, as well as in the cloud.
What is Site View in Orbit?
A visual history of a facility built from 360-degree images captured by Spot.
Is Orbit secure?
It supports SSO and is SOC2 Type II certified.
Can Orbit connect to maintenance systems?
Yes, through APIs and webhooks.
Does Orbit use AI?
Yes, including a vision-language model for visual inspections.
Information is based on manufacturer statements and may change.
