Atlas HD vs Roboto Origin
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Roboto Origin (RoboParty) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Roboto OriginChina
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Roboto Origin2026
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Roboto Origin0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Roboto Origin$7,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Roboto Origin2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Roboto OriginACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Roboto Origin34 kg
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Roboto Origin125 mm
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Roboto Originbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Roboto Originfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto Origin2 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Roboto Originrun capable
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Roboto Origin—
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Roboto Originflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Roboto Origin—
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Roboto Origin—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Roboto Origin20
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto Origin5
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Roboto Origin—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto Origin10 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto OriginRDK X5
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto OriginNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Roboto Origin—
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto OriginNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Roboto Origincode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Roboto Origin2.5 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Roboto Origin—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Roboto OriginNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Roboto Origin—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Roboto OriginPython, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto Originros2 community
Simulation Platforms
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto OriginMuJoCo
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto Originopen rest
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Roboto Originprototype
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Roboto Origin—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Roboto Origin$7,000 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Roboto Origin40-80K
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Roboto Origincapex
Developer Unit Price
- Atlas HD—
- Roboto Origin$7,000
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Roboto Origin—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Roboto Originresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $7,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 90 kg | 34 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 125 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable | run capable | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| 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 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 10 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | RDK X5 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | code_python, code_ros |
| 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 | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros2 community |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | MuJoCo |
| Open API (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $7,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $7,000 |
| 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: Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and Roboto Origin?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Roboto Origin is made by RoboParty, based in CN.
When were Atlas HD and Roboto Origin launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Roboto Origin launched in 2026.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to Roboto Origin?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. Roboto Origin is listed at $7,000.
How do Atlas HD and Roboto Origin compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Roboto Origin 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 Roboto Origin 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 Roboto Origin?
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 Roboto Origin 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.