Built Robotics Autonomous Excavator vs Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 HAZMAT
Head-to-head comparison of Built Robotics Built Robotics Autonomous Excavator and Ghost Robotics Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 HAZMAT. Updated 2026.
Last updated: November 7, 2026
Overall Score
76.2/ 100
Built Robotics Autonomous Excavator
Built Robotics
76.2/ 100
Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 HAZMAT
Ghost Robotics
Score Breakdown
82
Performance82
78
Reliability85
70
Ease of Use66
84
Intelligence81
68
Value52
60
Ecosystem64
80
Safety92
70
Design84
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Built Robotics Autonomous Excavator | Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 HAZMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350,000 | $180,000 |
| Nav | RTK GPS + LiDAR + IMU | — |
| Type | Autonomous excavator retrofit | — |
| Tasks | Mass excavation, trenching, backfill | — |
| Safety | Geo-fenced exclusion zones | — |
| Autonomy | Fully autonomous dig cycles | — |
| Operating Weight Tons | 20 | — |
| Legs | — | 4 |
| Decon | — | washdown compatible |
| Speed | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Weight | — | 22 kg |
| Battery | — | 2 hr |
| Sealing | — | IP67 + chemical resistant |
| Sensors | — | CBRN detection array |
| Teleoperation | — | 1 km range |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Built Robotics Autonomous Excavator | Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 HAZMAT |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $490,000 | $252,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |