Atlas HD vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Jules (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
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Jules75 kg
Height
- Atlas HD1900 mm
- Jules1905 mm
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Jules0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Jules—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Jules—
Terrain
- Atlas HDindoor
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Jules5 kg
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Jules4
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Jules—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Jules—
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Jules—
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Jules—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- JulesYes
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- JulesYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Julescommercial
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- JulesIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- Atlas HD—
- Jules3 yrs
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Jules—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Julesresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 90 kg | 75 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.3 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 | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| 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, no_code_gui |
| 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, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | research |
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 Jules?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were Atlas HD and Jules launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Jules launched in 2006.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to Jules?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. Jules is listed at $150,000.
How do Atlas HD and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Atlas HD scores 60/100. Jules 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 Jules?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Jules 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 Jules?
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 Jules 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.