DOBOT Atom vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- Jules1905 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- Jules75 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- Jules0.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Jules—
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- Jules5 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- Jules4
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- Jules—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- Jules—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- Jules—
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- Jules—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- Jules—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Jules—
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Jules—
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- Jules—
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- Jules—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- Jules—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Jules—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- Jules—
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- JulesYes
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- JulesYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- DOBOT Atom—
- JulesIP54
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- Julescommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- Jules3 yrs
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- Julesresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 1905 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 28 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 4 |
| 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, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 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, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | research |
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, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DOBOT Atom and Jules?
DOBOT Atom is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
How much does DOBOT Atom cost compared to Jules?
DOBOT Atom is listed at $84,499. Jules is listed at $150,000.
How do DOBOT Atom and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 35/100. Jules scores 68/100. 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 Jules?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom and Jules 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 Jules?
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 Jules 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.