PR2 vs Atlas X
Side-by-side comparison of PR2 (Willow Garage) and Atlas X (Test Maker Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR2United States
- Atlas XUnited States
Year First Available
- PR22010
- Atlas X2024
Verified Deployments
- PR20 Deployments
- Atlas X0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR2$400,000
- Atlas X$120,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PR22 hrs
- Atlas X—
Availability Status
- PR2ACTIVE
- Atlas XACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- PR2164.5 mm
- Atlas X—
Weight
- PR2200 kg
- Atlas X—
Mobility Type
- PR2bipedal
- Atlas X—
Humanoid Subtype
- PR2full bipedal
- Atlas X—
Walking Speed
- PR21 m/s
- Atlas X—
Terrain
- PR2flat indoor
- Atlas X—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- PR21.8 kg
- Atlas X—
Total DOF
- PR232
- Atlas X—
Arm DOF
- PR27
- Atlas X—
Hand DOF
- PR21
- Atlas X—
Bimanual Coordination
- PR2Yes
- Atlas X—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- PR2Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM
- Atlas X—
VLM Capable
- PR2No
- Atlas X—
Imitation Learning
- PR2No
- Atlas X—
Programming
- PR2code_ros
- Atlas X—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- PR22 hrs
- Atlas X—
Battery Capacity
- PR21.3 kWh
- Atlas X—
Battery Swap
- PR2No
- Atlas X—
Software
SDK Languages
- PR2Python
- Atlas X—
ROS Support
- PR2ros1 community
- Atlas X—
Open API
- PR2open rest
- Atlas X—
Air-Gap Capable
- PR2Yes
- Atlas X—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- PR2research
- Atlas X—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PR2$400,000
- Atlas X$120,000
Price Tier
- PR2<10K
- Atlas X—
Applications
- PR2research
- Atlas X—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $120,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 164.5 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 200 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1.8 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros1 community | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 | $120,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR2 and Atlas X?
PR2 is made by Willow Garage, based in US. Atlas X is made by Test Maker Robotics, based in US.
When were PR2 and Atlas X launched?
PR2 launched in 2010. Atlas X launched in 2024.
How much does PR2 cost compared to Atlas X?
PR2 is listed at $400,000. Atlas X is listed at $120,000.
Are PR2 and Atlas X 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 PR2 and Atlas X?
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
PR2 vs Atlas X 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 Index is calculated.