DOBOT Atom vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Dobot) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- RoboThespian 3—
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- RoboThespian 3—
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- RoboThespian 3—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- RoboThespian 3No
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- RoboThespian 3—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- RoboThespian 3—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- RoboThespian 3No
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- RoboThespian 3—
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- RoboThespian 3—
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$27,500–$79,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $27,500–$79,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | 33 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| 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 | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i9 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | SDK Support | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 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 | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $27,500–$79,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | entertainment, education |
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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | DOBOT Atom | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $53,250 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $196,750 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +369% | — |
RoboThespian 3 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes DOBOT Atom and RoboThespian 3?
DOBOT Atom is made by Dobot, based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
How do DOBOT Atom and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 60.2 on the Robo Score. RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DOBOT Atom and RoboThespian 3 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 RoboThespian 3?
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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DOBOT Atom vs RoboThespian 3 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 Robo Score is calculated.