LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) vs Qilin Rider
Boston Dynamics vs Kepler Robotics — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

LS3 (Legged Squad Support System)
Boston Dynamics
Not announced

Qilin Rider
Kepler Robotics
Not announced
QUICK TAKE
- LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) offers the higher payload (181 kg vs 150 kg).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) | Qilin Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Boston Dynamics | Kepler Robotics |
| Category | Quadruped | Quadruped |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Released: | 2010 | — |
| Weight | ~110 kg | 310 kg |
| Payload | 181 kg | 150 kg |
| Speed | — | 5.4 km/h |
| Battery Life | — | 480 min |
| Connectivity | — | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4/4.2/2.1, 4G/5G module, optional Beidou+GPS+cellular tri-mode positioning |
| Software / AI | Boston Dynamics locomotion control | Manned riding & locomotion control, autonomous path planning, smart mobile app, graphical programming, OTA |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) and the Qilin Rider?
LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) is made by Boston Dynamics, while Qilin Rider is made by Kepler Robotics. Both are quadrupeds, so the differences come down to price and specifications.
Which has the higher payload, the LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) or the Qilin Rider?
The LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) has the higher payload at 181 kg, compared to 150 kg for the Qilin Rider.
