WALTHAM, MA, June 24, 2026 — Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, announced plans to transform a 323,000 square foot facility at 1601 Trapelo Road (Reservoir Place) in Waltham into an advanced robotics and AI center. The facility is located near the company’s existing headquarters, just across Route 128 and approximately 12 miles outside Boston. The new building will consolidate operations currently housed at three nearby locations and expand its capabilities in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, workforce training and research and development.
Boston Dynamics plans to invest $100 million in the project and anticipates creating 1,250 new jobs by 2033. To support the expansion, the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded Boston Dynamics a $25 million Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) award, approved by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council to fund renovation and buildout activities tied to manufacturing, workforce training and operations for the company’s Atlas, Spot and Stretch platforms.
“Boston Dynamics has called Waltham home for many years, and this expansion is a reflection of how fast our industry is moving. The investment gives our team the space and resources we need to launch our third robot platform this decade. We will continue recruiting and hiring excellent talent to lead this emerging industry and meaningfully contribute to the greater Boston business community,” said Amanda McMaster, Interim CEO of Boston Dynamics.
“Boston Dynamics has played a central role in defining the global robotics industry from right here in our state, and it’s why we wanted them to choose Massachusetts as the site of their expansion,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This investment will create good jobs, strengthen our advanced manufacturing ecosystem and ensure Massachusetts remains a global leader in robotics.”
“Companies like Boston Dynamics choose to grow in Massachusetts because of our unmatched talent, innovation ecosystem and commitment to supporting industries that will drive the future economy,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This expansion will create opportunities for workers, support local economic growth and further establish Massachusetts as a destination for advanced manufacturing.”
“Boston Dynamics is one of Massachusetts’ most iconic innovation companies, and this project represents a major investment in the future of robotics manufacturing in the Commonwealth,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “By bringing manufacturing, training, research and development together under one roof, Boston Dynamics is creating a hub that will help train the next generation of robotics and AI talent.”
This expansion aligns with the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s broader economic strategy, which includes a $25 million robotics investment through the Mass Wins Act and a proposed $75 million investment in applied artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.
Boston Dynamics is kicking off a significant renovation and construction project at the site and expects to move into the new facility in phases beginning in mid 2027. The project is being developed in partnership with BXP, which has owned the property since 1998.
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is the global leader in developing and deploying highly mobile robots capable of tackling the toughest industrial and safety challenges. Our robots are equipped with advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence, enabling automation in unstructured or hard-to-traverse and unsafe spaces, from manufacturing facilities, power plants, and construction sites, as well as warehouses and distribution centers. We have three robots in our portfolio: Spot®, a quadruped that conducts industrial inspections for enterprise asset management and helps to keep people safe through public safety applications; Stretch®, a box-moving robot currently being deployed with logistics and retail customers; and Atlas®, our electric humanoid platform currently in development. For more information on our company and our technologies, please visit bostondynamics.com.
