Atlas HD vs REEM-C
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and REEM-C (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- REEM-CSpain
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- REEM-C2013
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- REEM-C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- REEM-CACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD1900 mm
- REEM-C165 mm
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- REEM-C80 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- REEM-Cbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- REEM-Cfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-C0.7 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- REEM-C—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- REEM-CYes
Terrain
- Atlas HDindoor
- REEM-Cflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- REEM-C1 kg
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- REEM-C44
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-C7
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-C19
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- REEM-C—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-CNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-CDual i7 computers
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-CNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- REEM-Cfalse
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-CNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- REEM-CSDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- REEM-CNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- REEM-C—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- REEM-CC++, Python
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-CYes
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- REEM-CYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- REEM-C—
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- REEM-Cresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- REEM-C150K+
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- REEM-Clease
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- REEM-C—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- REEM-Cresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1900 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 80 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.7 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 44 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 19 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Dual i7 computers |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | lease |
| 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, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and REEM-C?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. REEM-C is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Atlas HD and REEM-C launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. REEM-C launched in 2013.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to REEM-C?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. REEM-C is listed at $300,000.
How do Atlas HD and REEM-C compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Atlas HD scores 60/100. REEM-C scores 69/100. 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 REEM-C?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. REEM-C carries up to 1 kg.
Are Atlas HD and REEM-C 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 REEM-C?
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 REEM-C 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.