Atlas HD vs Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Atlas HDUnited States
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionChina
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision$65,000–$73,050 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision3 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision1720 mm
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision60 kg
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision2 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision21
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision4
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision275 TOPS
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionROS2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision3 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionROS2
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision$65,000–$73,050 USD
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision40-80K
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Visionpurchase
Warranty
- Atlas HD—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision1 yrs
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Visioninteractive AI research, natural communication, education/research
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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 | $65,000–$73,050 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 1720 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 90 kg | 60 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 275 TOPS |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Google DeepMind | — |
| Programming (values differ) | AI and machine learning tools | ROS2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 3 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 | ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $65,000–$73,050 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | interactive AI research, natural communication, education/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, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Atlas HD and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do Atlas HD and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision grades BBB. 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 Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision 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 Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision?
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 Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision 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.