
Amanda McMasterInterim CEO
In this interview, Boston Dynamics interim CEO Amanda McMaster explains the commercial transition of the pioneer robotics firm from research laboratory to industrial deployer. McMaster shares deployment statistics for the Spot quadruped, details the robot-as-a-service model planned for the bipedal Atlas, and outlines the dual-brain computing architecture separating locomotion from reasoning. She discusses cybersecurity concerns regarding Chinese-made hardware in critical infrastructure and defends domestic robotic IP protection.
Founder Stats
- Technology
- Started 1992
- Not Publicly Disclosed/mo
- 1500+ team
- Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
About Amanda McMaster
Amanda McMaster is the interim CEO of Boston Dynamics, the pioneer of modern legged and humanoid robotics. Having previously served as the company's Chief Financial Officer, McMaster stepped into the interim chief executive role in early 2026 to guide the commercial scaling of the Spot and Atlas platforms. She has been a leading advocate for national robotics strategies, secure domestic manufacturing, and cybersecurity in critical physical infrastructure.
Interview
July 30, 2026
Is Boston Dynamics still primarily a research laboratory?
What is the number one use case for Spot?
What is the business model and price range for Spot?
Will the new Atlas humanoid follow the same CAPEX business model?
How long can these robots run between service interventions?
How does the battery recharging work for Spot and Atlas?
How does Boston Dynamics view the topic of labor replacement?
How does Boston Dynamics partition onboard and cloud compute?
What percentage of Boston Dynamics' robots is sourced from China?
Should the United States ban Chinese-made humanoid robots?
What is Boston Dynamics' stance on military applications?
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