Atlas HD vs Joey Chaos
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Joey Chaos2008
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD1900 mm
- Joey Chaos170 mm
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Joey Chaos75 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Joey Chaosbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Joey Chaos—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Joey Chaos—
Terrain
- Atlas HDindoor
- Joey Chaosboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Joey Chaos30 kg
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Joey Chaos28
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Joey Chaos7
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Joey Chaos10
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Joey Chaos—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Joey Chaos—
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Joey Chaos—
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Joey Chaos—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Joey ChaosYes
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- Joey ChaosYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Joey ChaosIP54
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Joey Chaos—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Joey Chaos80-150K
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Joey Chaospurchase
Warranty
- Atlas HD—
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Joey Chaos—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $100,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1900 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 30 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $100,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and Joey Chaos?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were Atlas HD and Joey Chaos launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Joey Chaos launched in 2008.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to Joey Chaos?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. Joey Chaos is listed at $100,000.
How do Atlas HD and Joey Chaos compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Atlas HD scores 60/100. Joey Chaos scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Atlas HD and Joey Chaos?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Joey Chaos carries up to 11 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Joey Chaos 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 Atlas HD and Joey Chaos?
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
Atlas HD vs Joey Chaos 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.