DOBOT Atom vs REEM-C
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and REEM-C (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- REEM-CSpain
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- REEM-C2013
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- REEM-C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- REEM-C$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- REEM-CACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- REEM-C165 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- REEM-C80 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- REEM-Cbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- REEM-Cfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- REEM-C0.7 m/s
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- REEM-CYes
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- REEM-Cflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- REEM-C1 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- REEM-C44
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- REEM-C7
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- REEM-C19
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- REEM-C—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- REEM-C—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- REEM-CNo
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- REEM-C—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- REEM-CDual i7 computers
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- REEM-C—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- REEM-CNo
Foundation Models
- DOBOT Atom—
- REEM-Cfalse
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- REEM-CNo
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- REEM-C—
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- REEM-CSDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- REEM-C—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- REEM-C—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- REEM-CNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- REEM-C—
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- REEM-CC++, Python
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- REEM-CYes
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- REEM-CYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- REEM-Cresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- REEM-C$300,000
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- REEM-C150K+
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- REEM-Clease
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- REEM-C—
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- REEM-Cresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | 80 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 44 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 19 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 1500 TOPS | Dual i7 computers |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | lease |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 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, 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, 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 REEM-C?
DOBOT Atom is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. REEM-C is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How much does DOBOT Atom cost compared to REEM-C?
DOBOT Atom is listed at $84,499. REEM-C is listed at $300,000.
How do DOBOT Atom and REEM-C compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 35/100. REEM-C scores 69/100. 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 REEM-C?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. REEM-C carries up to 1 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom and REEM-C 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 REEM-C?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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About this comparison
DOBOT Atom vs REEM-C 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.