DOBOT Atom vs Elf-Iridium
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and Elf-Iridium (AheadForm) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- Elf-Iridium—
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- Elf-Iridium0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Elf-IridiumContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Elf-Iridium—
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- Elf-IridiumACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- Elf-Iridium—
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- Elf-Iridium—
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- Elf-Iridiumstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- Elf-Iridiumother
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- Elf-Iridium—
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- Elf-Iridiumflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- Elf-Iridium—
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- Elf-Iridium—
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- Elf-Iridium—
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- Elf-Iridium—
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- Elf-Iridium—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- Elf-Iridium—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- Elf-Iridium—
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- Elf-Iridium—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- Elf-Iridium—
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- Elf-Iridium—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Elf-Iridium—
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- Elf-Iridium—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- Elf-Iridium—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Elf-Iridium—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- DOBOT Atom—
- Elf-IridiumYes
Fall Recovery
- DOBOT Atom—
- Elf-IridiumYes
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Safe Speed Near Humans
- DOBOT Atom—
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- Elf-Iridium—
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Elf-Iridiumnone
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Elf-Iridiumclosed
Air-Gap Capable
- DOBOT Atom—
- Elf-IridiumYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- Elf-Iridiumprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Elf-IridiumContact for quote
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- Elf-Iridium—
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- Elf-Iridium—
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- Elf-Iridium—
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- Elf-Iridiumother
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | none |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | — |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | none |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | none |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | other |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, 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 and Elf-Iridium?
DOBOT Atom is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Elf-Iridium is made by AheadForm.
How do DOBOT Atom and Elf-Iridium compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 35/100. Elf-Iridium scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DOBOT Atom and Elf-Iridium 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 and Elf-Iridium?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
DOBOT Atom vs Elf-Iridium 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.