Atlas HD vs Walker
Side-by-side comparison of Atlas HD (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Walker (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
- WalkerChina
Year First Available
- Atlas HD2016
- Walker—
Verified Deployments
- Atlas HD0 Deployments
- Walker0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- WalkerContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Walker2 hrs
Availability Status
- Atlas HDACTIVE
- WalkerACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Atlas HD90 kg
- Walker63 kg
Height
- Atlas HD190 mm
- Walker145 mm
Mobility Type
- Atlas HDbipedal
- Walkerbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Atlas HDfull bipedal
- Walkerfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Atlas HD—
- Walker0.8 m/s
Running Capable
- Atlas HDrun capable
- Walker—
Stair Climbing
- Atlas HDproduction ready
- WalkerYes
Terrain
- Atlas HDflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Walkerflat indoor, stairs
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Walker10 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Atlas HD50 kg
- Walker—
Total DOF
- Atlas HD56
- Walker36
Arm DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Walker7
Hand DOF
- Atlas HD—
- Walker4
Arm Reach
- Atlas HD230 cm
- Walker—
Bimanual Coordination
- Atlas HD—
- WalkerNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Atlas HD—
- WalkerIntel i7 7500U Frequency 2.7Ghz; Intel i5 6200U Frequency 2.3Ghz
VLM Capable
- Atlas HD—
- WalkerNo
Foundation Models
- Atlas HDGoogle DeepMind
- Walkerfalse
Imitation Learning
- Atlas HD—
- WalkerNo
Programming
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- WalkerAI for natural language processing
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Atlas HD4 hrs
- Walker2 hrs
Charging Time
- Atlas HD0.1 hrs
- Walker—
Battery Swap
- Atlas HDYes
- WalkerNo
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Atlas HDYes
- Walker—
Software
SDK Languages
- Atlas HDAI and machine learning tools
- WalkerAI for natural language processing
ROS Support
- Atlas HD—
- WalkerNo
Open API
- Atlas HD—
- WalkerNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Atlas HDproduction pilot
- Walkercommercial
IP Rating
- Atlas HDIP67
- Walker—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Atlas HD$150,000 USD
- WalkerContact for quote
Price Tier
- Atlas HD150K+
- Walker—
Pricing Model
- Atlas HDpurchase
- Walker—
Production Pilots
- Atlas HDHyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind
- Walker—
Applications
- Atlas HDwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
- Walkerteleoperation, eldercare_assistance, hospitality
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 90 kg | 63 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 190 mm | 145 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | flat indoor, stairs |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 10 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 56 | 36 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 230 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Intel i7 7500U Frequency 2.7Ghz; Intel i5 6200U Frequency 2.3Ghz |
| 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 | AI for natural language processing |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 2 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 | AI for natural language processing |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Hyundai RMAC, Google DeepMind | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection | teleoperation, eldercare_assistance, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, 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 Walker?
Atlas HD is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Walker is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do Atlas HD and Walker compare on the Robo Index?
Atlas HD grades AA on the Robo Index. Walker 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 Walker?
Atlas HD carries up to 50 kg. Walker carries up to 10 kg.
Are Atlas HD and Walker 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?
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 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.