Atlas HD vs Kirobo Mini
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Kirobo Mini (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Kirobo MiniJapan
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Kirobo Mini2016
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Kirobo Mini0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Kirobo MiniACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Kirobo Mini0.2 kg
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Kirobo Mini10 cm
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Kirobo Ministatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Kirobo Minifull bipedal
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Kirobo Mini—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Kirobo MiniNo
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Kirobo Miniflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Kirobo Mini—
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Kirobo Mini—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Kirobo Mini—
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Kirobo Mini—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- Kirobo MiniNo
Compute & AI
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- Kirobo MiniNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Kirobo Mini—
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- Kirobo MiniNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Kirobo Minidedicated app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Kirobo Mini—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Kirobo MiniNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Kirobo Mini—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Kirobo MiniJapanese
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Kirobo MiniNo
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- Kirobo MiniNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Kirobo Minicommercial
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Kirobo Mini—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Kirobo Miniunder_50k
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Kirobo Minioutright purchase
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Kirobo Mini—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Kirobo Minieldercare_assistance, hospitality
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available | 2016 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $474 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 90 kg | 0.2 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 10 cm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | dedicated app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | Japanese |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $474 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | eldercare_assistance, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Onboard Compute, 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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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Atlas HD | Kirobo Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $474 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $249,526 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +52643% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and Kirobo Mini?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP.
When were Atlas HD and Kirobo Mini launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Kirobo Mini launched in 2016.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to Kirobo Mini?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. Kirobo Mini is listed at $474.
How do Atlas HD and Kirobo Mini compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Kirobo Mini grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Atlas HD and Kirobo Mini 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 Kirobo Mini?
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 Kirobo Mini 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.