Atlas HD vs Sanbot Nano
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Sanbot Nano (Sanbot Innovation Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Sanbot NanoChina
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Sanbot Nano2017
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Sanbot Nano0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Sanbot Nano$2,800 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Sanbot Nano4 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Sanbot NanoACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Sanbot Nano19 kg
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Sanbot Nano90.2 mm
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Sanbot Nanowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Sanbot Nanowheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nano0.8 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Sanbot Nano—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Sanbot Nanonone
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Sanbot Nanoflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Sanbot Nano75 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Sanbot Nano—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Sanbot Nano8
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nano10
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nano10
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Sanbot Nano—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
Compute Platform
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot NanoQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nanonone
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Sanbot Nano—
Teleoperation
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nanojoystick
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Sanbot Nanocode_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Sanbot Nano10 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nano0.3 kWh
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Sanbot Nano—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Sanbot Nano—
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Sanbot Nano—
Human Detection Method
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nanovision human
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Sanbot NanoPython
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Sanbot Nanoros1 community
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Sanbot Nanoproduction pilot
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Sanbot Nano—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Sanbot Nano$2,800 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Sanbot Nano10-20K
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Sanbot Nanocapex
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Sanbot Nano—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Sanbot Nanohome, education, healthcare, public_service
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $2,800 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 4 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 90 kg | 19 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| 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 | 75 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 8 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.3 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | ros1 community |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | production pilot | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $2,800 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | home, education, healthcare, public_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Imitation Learning, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, 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 Sanbot Nano?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Sanbot Nano is made by Sanbot Innovation Technology, based in CN.
When were Atlas HD and Sanbot Nano launched?
Atlas HD launched in 2016. Sanbot Nano launched in 2017.
How much does Atlas HD cost compared to Sanbot Nano?
Atlas HD is listed at $150,000. Sanbot Nano is listed at $2,800.
How do Atlas HD and Sanbot Nano compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Sanbot Nano 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 Sanbot Nano?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Sanbot Nano carries up to 75 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Sanbot Nano 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 Sanbot Nano?
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 Sanbot Nano 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.