Atlas HD vs Kojiro
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Kojiro (Tokyo University) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Kojiro—
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Kojiro2007
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Kojiro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- KojiroContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Kojiro24 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- KojiroACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Kojiro133 mm
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Kojiro45 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Kojirobipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Kojirofull bipedal
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Kojiro—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- KojiroNo
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Kojirolaboratory
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Kojiro—
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Kojiro—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Kojiro56
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Kojiro5
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Kojiro3
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Kojiro—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- KojiroNo
Compute & AI
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- KojiroNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Kojiro—
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- KojiroNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Kojiro—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Kojiro24 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Kojiro—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- KojiroNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Kojiro—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Kojiro—
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- KojiroNo
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- KojiroNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Kojiro—
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Kojiroresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- KojiroContact for quote
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Kojiro—
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Kojiro—
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Kojiro—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Kojirolearning to mimic human walking, potential home service tasks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 133 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 45 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| 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 | laboratory |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF | 56 | 56 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 3 |
| 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 | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 24 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 | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | learning to mimic human walking, potential home service tasks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, 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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Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and Kojiro?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Kojiro is made by Tokyo University.
When were Atlas HD and Kojiro launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Kojiro launched in 2007.
How do Atlas HD and Kojiro compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Kojiro grades A. 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 Kojiro 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 Kojiro?
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 Kojiro 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.