DOBOT Atom vs TORO
Side-by-side comparison of DOBOT Atom (Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd.) and TORO (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DOBOT AtomChina
- TOROGermany
Year First Available
- DOBOT Atom—
- TORO2013
Verified Deployments
- DOBOT Atom0 Deployments
- TORO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- TOROContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Availability Status
- DOBOT AtomACTIVE
- TOROACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DOBOT Atom165 mm
- TORO174 mm
Weight
- DOBOT Atom60 kg
- TORO76 kg
Mobility Type
- DOBOT Atombipedal
- TORObipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DOBOT Atomfull bipedal
- TOROresearch platform
Walking Speed
- DOBOT Atom1.5 m/s
- TORO0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- DOBOT Atom—
- TOROdynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TOROdemo only
Terrain
- DOBOT Atomflat indoor, narrow spaces
- TOROflat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DOBOT Atom3.5 kg
- TORO10 kg
Total DOF
- DOBOT Atom41
- TORO39
Arm DOF
- DOBOT Atom7
- TORO6
Hand DOF
- DOBOT Atom12
- TORO6
Arm Reach
- DOBOT Atom60 cm
- TORO—
Manipulation Repeatability
- DOBOT Atom±0.05 mm
- TORO—
Bimanual Coordination
- DOBOT Atomfull bimanual
- TORO—
Tool Use
- DOBOT Atomproduction validated
- TORO—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DOBOT Atom1500 TOPS
- TOROTwo Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head
Compute Platform
- DOBOT AtomIntel i9
- TORO—
VLM Capable
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TORO—
Imitation Learning
- DOBOT AtomYes
- TORO—
Teleoperation
- DOBOT Atomvr_headset
- TORO—
Programming
- DOBOT AtomSDK Support
- TORO—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DOBOT Atom2 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Charging Time
- DOBOT Atom1 hrs
- TORO—
Charging Method
- DOBOT Atommanual swap
- TORO—
Battery Swap
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TORO—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- DOBOT Atom—
- TOROYes
Human Detection Method
- DOBOT Atommulti modal
- TORO—
Software
SDK Languages
- DOBOT AtomPython
- TORO—
ROS Support
- DOBOT AtomNo
- TOROros2 community
Open API
- DOBOT AtomYes
- TORO—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DOBOT Atomproduction pilot
- TOROprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DOBOT Atom$84,499
- TOROContact for quote
Price Tier
- DOBOT Atomunder_50k
- TORO—
Pricing Model
- DOBOT Atomcapex
- TORO—
Warranty
- DOBOT Atom1 yrs
- TORO—
Applications
- DOBOT Atomassembly, research
- TOROassembly, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 174 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 60 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, narrow spaces | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 41 | 39 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 6 |
| 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 | Two Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head |
| 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 | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $84,499 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, research | assembly, research |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, 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 TORO?
DOBOT Atom is made by Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. TORO is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
How do DOBOT Atom and TORO compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DOBOT Atom scores 35/100. TORO scores 28/100. 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 TORO?
DOBOT Atom carries up to 3.5 kg. TORO carries up to 10 kg.
Are DOBOT Atom and TORO 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 TORO?
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 TORO 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.