DOBOT Atom vs Foxconn Humanoid
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Dobot) and Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- Foxconn Humanoid28
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- Foxconn Humanoid7
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- Foxconn Humanoid5
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- Foxconn Humanoid—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Simulation Platforms
- DOBOT Atom—
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- DOBOT Atom—
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
Production Pilots
- DOBOT Atom—
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $27,500–$79,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 1700 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | 50 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed | 1.5 m/s | 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 | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 28 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | alpha pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $27,500–$79,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Foxconn Houston |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | warehouse_transport, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | DOBOT Atom | Foxconn Humanoid |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $53,250 | $150,000 |
| Payback period | 12.8 mo | 36.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $196,750 | $100,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +369% | +67% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes DOBOT Atom and Foxconn Humanoid?
DOBOT Atom is made by Dobot, based in CN. Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW.
How do DOBOT Atom and Foxconn Humanoid compare on the Robo Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 60.2 on the Robo Score. Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between DOBOT Atom and Foxconn Humanoid?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom and Foxconn Humanoid 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 Foxconn Humanoid?
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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DOBOT Atom vs Foxconn Humanoid 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 Score is calculated.