DOBOT Atom vs Galaxea R1
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and Galaxea R1 (Galaxea) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- Galaxea R1China
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R12026
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- Galaxea R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Galaxea R1$69,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Galaxea R11 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- Galaxea R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- Galaxea R1126 kg
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- Galaxea R1200 mm
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- Galaxea R1wheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- Galaxea R1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- Galaxea R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Galaxea R1No
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- Galaxea R1flat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- Galaxea R13.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R15 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- Galaxea R124
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- Galaxea R16
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- Galaxea R11
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- Galaxea R170 cm
Grip Strength
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R1100 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- Galaxea R1±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- Galaxea R1independent
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- Galaxea R1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- Galaxea R1550 TOPS
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- Galaxea R1Single SOC
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Galaxea R1onboard small
Foundation Models
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R1VLA model (G0), Diffusion Policy, Open-World Dataset
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Galaxea R1No
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- Galaxea R1vr_headset
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- Galaxea R1teleoperation, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Galaxea R11 hrs
Battery Capacity
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R11.7 kWh
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- Galaxea R1—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- Galaxea R1manual swap
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Galaxea R1No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R1Yes
Fall Recovery
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R1Yes
Emergency Stops
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R11
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- Galaxea R1multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R1software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- Galaxea R1Python, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Galaxea R1ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R1Isaac Sim
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Galaxea R1open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- DOBOT Atom—
- Galaxea R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- Galaxea R1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Galaxea R1$69,999
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- Galaxea R180-150K
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- Galaxea R1capex
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- Galaxea R11 yrs
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- Galaxea R1research, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $69,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 126 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 200 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | 70 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 100 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | 550 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | Single SOC |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | onboard small |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | VLA model (G0), Diffusion Policy, Open-World Dataset |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | teleoperation, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.7 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method | manual swap | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | Isaac Sim |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $69,999 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, 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 Galaxea R1?
DOBOT Atom is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Galaxea R1 is made by Galaxea, based in CN.
How much does DOBOT Atom cost compared to Galaxea R1?
DOBOT Atom is listed at $84,499. Galaxea R1 is listed at $69,999.
How do DOBOT Atom and Galaxea R1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 35/100. Galaxea R1 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between DOBOT Atom and Galaxea R1?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. Galaxea R1 carries up to 5 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom and Galaxea R1 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 Galaxea R1?
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 vs Galaxea R1 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.