4NE-1 vs Atlas HD
Side-by-side comparison of 4NE-1 (NEURA Robotics) and Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 4NE-1Germany
- Atlas HDUnited States
Year First Available
- 4NE-12026
- Atlas HD2016
Verified Deployments
- 4NE-10 Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HD4 hrs
Availability Status
- 4NE-1ACTIVE
- Atlas HDACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- 4NE-180 kg
- Atlas HD90 kg
Height
- 4NE-1180 mm
- Atlas HD190 mm
Mobility Type
- 4NE-1bipedal
- Atlas HDbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 4NE-1full bipedal
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- 4NE-10.8 m/s
- Atlas HD—
Running Capable
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HDrun capable
Stair Climbing
- 4NE-1No
- Atlas HDproduction ready
Terrain
- 4NE-1home, healthcare, customer service
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 4NE-115 kg
- Atlas HD50 kg
Payload (Peak)
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HD50 kg
Total DOF
- 4NE-112
- Atlas HD56
Hand DOF
- 4NE-112
- Atlas HD—
Arm Reach
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HD230 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- 4NE-1No
- Atlas HD—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 4NE-1NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform
- Atlas HD—
VLM Capable
- 4NE-1No
- Atlas HD—
Foundation Models
- 4NE-1false
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
Imitation Learning
- 4NE-1No
- Atlas HD—
Programming
- 4NE-1NEURA Ai API
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HD4 hrs
Charging Time
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
Battery Swap
- 4NE-1No
- Atlas HDYes
Safety
Fall Recovery
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HDYes
Software
SDK Languages
- 4NE-1Python
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
ROS Support
- 4NE-1No
- Atlas HD—
Open API
- 4NE-1Yes
- Atlas HD—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 4NE-1commercial
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
IP Rating
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HDIP67
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 4NE-1$21,500–$105,000 USD
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- 4NE-180-150K
- Atlas HD150K+
Pricing Model
- 4NE-1purchase
- Atlas HDpurchase
Production Pilots
- 4NE-1—
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
Applications
- 4NE-1home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 80 kg | 90 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | home, healthcare, customer service | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 50 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 50 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 12 | 56 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 230 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NEURA Cognitive Technology Platform | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | Google DeepMind |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | NEURA Ai API | AI and machine learning tools |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 0.1 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | AI and machine learning tools |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $21,500–$105,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind |
| Applications (values differ) | home_assistance, healthcare_support, customer_service | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes 4NE-1 and Atlas HD?
4NE-1 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
When were 4NE-1 and Atlas HD launched?
4NE-1 launched in 2026. Atlas HD launched in 2016.
How do 4NE-1 and Atlas HD compare on the Robo Index?
4NE-1 scores 69/100. Atlas HD scores 73/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between 4NE-1 and Atlas HD?
4NE-1 carries up to 15 kg. Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg.
Are 4NE-1 and Atlas HD in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 4NE-1 and Atlas HD?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
4NE-1 vs Atlas HD compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.