DOBOT Atom vs R1 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and R1 Pro (Galaxea AI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- R1 Pro—
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- R1 Pro2024
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- R1 Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- R1 Pro$69,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- R1 ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- R1 Pro126 kg
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- R1 Pro170 mm
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- R1 Prowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- R1 Prowheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- R1 Pro—
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- R1 Pro—
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- R1 Proboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- R1 Pro7 kg
Payload (Peak)
- DOBOT Atom—
- R1 Pro10 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- R1 Pro26
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- R1 Pro7
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- R1 Pro1
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- R1 Pro86 cm
Grip Strength
- DOBOT Atom—
- R1 Pro350 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- R1 Pro±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- R1 Pro—
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- R1 Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- R1 Pro200 TOPS
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- R1 ProNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- R1 Pro—
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- R1 Pro—
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- R1 Provr_headset
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- R1 Proteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Battery Capacity
- DOBOT Atom—
- R1 Pro1.7 kWh
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- R1 Pro—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- R1 Pro—
Safety
Emergency Stops
- DOBOT Atom—
- R1 Pro1
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- R1 Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- R1 Proteleoperation
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- R1 ProYes
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- R1 Pro—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- R1 Proprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- R1 Pro$69,999
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- R1 Pro80-150K
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- R1 Propurchase
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- R1 Pro—
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- R1 Proresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $69,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 126 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 26 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | 86 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 350 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | 200 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.7 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (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 | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | research |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Foundation Models, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, 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 R1 Pro?
DOBOT Atom is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. R1 Pro is made by Galaxea AI.
How much does DOBOT Atom cost compared to R1 Pro?
DOBOT Atom is listed at $84,499. R1 Pro is listed at $69,999.
How do DOBOT Atom and R1 Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 35/100. R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. R1 Pro carries up to 7 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom and R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro?
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 R1 Pro 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.