DOBOT Atom D vs ROBOTERA STAR1
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom D (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and ROBOTERA STAR1 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT Atom DChina
- ROBOTERA STAR1China
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom D—
- ROBOTERA STAR12024
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom D0 Deployments
- ROBOTERA STAR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom D$27,500–$30,491 USD
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom D2 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT Atom DACTIVE
- ROBOTERA STAR1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- DOBOT Atom D62 kg
- ROBOTERA STAR163 kg
Height
- DOBOT Atom D165 mm
- ROBOTERA STAR1171 mm
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atom Dbipedal
- ROBOTERA STAR1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atom Dfull bipedal
- ROBOTERA STAR1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom D1.5 m/s
- ROBOTERA STAR13.6 m/s
Running Capable
- DOBOT Atom D—
- ROBOTERA STAR1run capable
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Terrain
- DOBOT Atom Dflat indoor, narrow spaces
- ROBOTERA STAR1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom D3.5 kg
- ROBOTERA STAR125 kg
Payload (Peak)
- DOBOT Atom D—
- ROBOTERA STAR120 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom D29
- ROBOTERA STAR155
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom D7
- ROBOTERA STAR17
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom D6
- ROBOTERA STAR112
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom D60 cm
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom D±0.05 mm
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atom Dcoordinated planning
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atom Dproduction validated
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom D1500 TOPS
- ROBOTERA STAR1275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- DOBOT Atom DIntel i9
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Foundation Models
- DOBOT Atom Dfalse
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT Atom Dmulti task
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atom Dvr_headset, joystick
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Programming
- DOBOT Atom Dteleoperation, code_python
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom D2 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom D1 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT Atom DPython
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
ROS Support
- DOBOT Atom DNo
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Open API
- DOBOT Atom DYes
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atom Dcommercial
- ROBOTERA STAR1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom D$27,500–$30,491 USD
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000 USD
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atom D80-150K
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atom Dcapex
- ROBOTERA STAR1purchase
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom D1 yrs
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Applications
- DOBOT Atom Dwarehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning
- ROBOTERA STAR1research, industrial, commercial_service
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $27,500–$30,491 USD | $120,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 63 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 171 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 3.6 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 25 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | 55 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 12 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation, code_python | ERA-42 AI model |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | ERA-42 AI model |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $27,500–$30,491 USD | $120,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection, cleaning | research, industrial, commercial_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DOBOT Atom D and ROBOTERA STAR1?
DOBOT Atom D is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. ROBOTERA STAR1 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
How do DOBOT Atom D and ROBOTERA STAR1 compare on the Robo Index?
DOBOT Atom D scores 82/100. ROBOTERA STAR1 scores 87/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between DOBOT Atom D and ROBOTERA STAR1?
DOBOT Atom D carries up to 3.5 kg. ROBOTERA STAR1 carries up to 20 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom D and ROBOTERA STAR1 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 DOBOT Atom D and ROBOTERA STAR1?
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
DOBOT Atom D vs ROBOTERA STAR1 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.