DOBOT Atom vs Q5
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and Q5 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- Q5China
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q52025
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- Q50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Q5$55,833
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- Q5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- Q5165 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- Q570 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- Q5bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- Q5full bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- Q51.5 m/s
Running Capable
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5run capable
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Q5production ready
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- Q5flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- Q53 kg
Payload (Peak)
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q510 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- Q544
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- Q57
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- Q511
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- Q580 cm
Grip Strength
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q520 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- Q5±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- Q5coordinated planning
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- Q5vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- Q5275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- Q5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Q5none
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Q5multi task
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- Q5vr_headset, glove_based
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- Q5AI-powered voice system
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Battery Capacity
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q51.5 kWh
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- Q51.5 hrs
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- Q5auto dock
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Q5Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5300 W
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5Yes
Fall Recovery
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5Yes
Fall Detection Response
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5100 ms
Emergency Stops
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q52
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- Q5vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5ssm_equivalent
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- Q5Python, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- Q5ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- Q5open rest websocket
Air-Gap Capable
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5Yes
Reliability
Task Success Rate
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q595 %
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- Q5commercial
IP Rating
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5IP54
Noise Level
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q560 dB
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- Q5$55,833
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- Q540-80K
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- Q5capex
Developer Unit Price
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5$79,900
Delivery Lead Time
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q53 mo
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- Q51 yrs
Production Pilots
- DOBOT Atom—
- Q5BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- Q5hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $55,833 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | 70 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 44 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 11 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | 80 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 20 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | vr_headset, glove_based |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | AI-powered voice system |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.5 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 300 W |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Detection Response (values differ) | — | 100 ms |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | ssm_equivalent |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | open rest websocket |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | — | 95 % |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 60 dB |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $55,833 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $79,900 |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 mo |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education |
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Frequently asked
Who makes DOBOT Atom and Q5?
DOBOT Atom is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Q5 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
How much does DOBOT Atom cost compared to Q5?
DOBOT Atom is listed at $84,499. Q5 is listed at $55,833.
How do DOBOT Atom and Q5 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 35/100. Q5 scores 44/100. 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 Q5?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. Q5 carries up to 10 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom and Q5 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 Q5?
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 Q5 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.