Atlas HD vs Olivia
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Olivia (A*STAR Social Robotics Lab) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- OliviaSingapore
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Olivia2009
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Olivia0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Olivia$198 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Olivia16 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- OliviaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Olivia160 mm
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Olivia152 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Oliviastatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Oliviaanthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Olivia0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Oliviastatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Olivianone
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Oliviaflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Olivia132 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Olivia—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Olivia24
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Olivia6
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Olivia6
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Olivia—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- Oliviaindependent
Tool Use
- Atlas HD—
- Olivianone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- OliviaIntel Core i7
Compute Platform
- Atlas HD—
- OliviaIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- Olivianone
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Olivia—
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- Oliviasingle task
Teleoperation
- Atlas HD—
- Oliviajoystick
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Oliviaproprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Olivia16 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Olivia4.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Atlas HD—
- Oliviaauto dock
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Olivia—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Atlas HD—
- OliviaYes
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- OliviaYes
Human Detection Method
- Atlas HD—
- Olivianone
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Atlas HD—
- Olivianone
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- OliviaJava, Kotlin
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Olivianone
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- Oliviaclosed
Reliability
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Olivia—
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Oliviaprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Olivia$198 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Olivia—
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Oliviacapex
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Olivia—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Oliviaresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Singapore |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $198 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 152 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 132 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | single task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | 4.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | none |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | Java, Kotlin |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Open API (values differ) | — | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $198 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| 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: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 Olivia?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Olivia is made by A*STAR Social Robotics Lab, based in SG.
When were Atlas HD and Olivia launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Olivia launched in 2009.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to Olivia?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. Olivia is listed at $198.
How do Atlas HD and Olivia compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD scores 73/100. Olivia scores 73/100. The Robo Index 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 Olivia?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Olivia carries up to 132 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Olivia 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 Olivia?
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 Olivia 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.