Atlas HD vs Lightweight Horizontal Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Lightweight Horizontal Robot (BORUNTE) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotChina
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot55 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotother
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot8 kg
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot6
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot4
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot94 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- Atlas HD—
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot±0.05 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
Compute Platform
- Atlas HD—
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotARM processor
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotexternal_remote_TCP/IP
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotcommercial
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotIP40
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Lightweight Horizontal RobotContact for quote
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Lightweight Horizontal Robot—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Lightweight Horizontal Robotpackaging printing, small logo printing
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 55 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| 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 | 8 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | 8 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 6 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | 94 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | ARM processor |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | ARM processor |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | external_remote_TCP/IP |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | external_remote_TCP/IP |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | IP40 |
| 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 | packaging printing, small logo printing |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Open API, 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 Lightweight Horizontal Robot?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Lightweight Horizontal Robot is made by BORUNTE, based in CN.
How do Atlas HD and Lightweight Horizontal Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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.
What is the payload difference between Atlas HD and Lightweight Horizontal Robot?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Lightweight Horizontal Robot carries up to 5 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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 Lightweight Horizontal Robot?
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 Lightweight Horizontal Robot 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.