Atlas (Electric) vs NEO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs 1X Technologies — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in higher payload, while NEO leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
NEO
1X Technologies
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Atlas (Electric) NEO
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate)Price$20,000
152 cmHeight168 cm
89 kgWeight30 kg
28DOF75
50 kgPayload25 kg
—Runtime4h
—Speed1.4 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeProprietary (World Model AI onboard)
Task Capabilities
?Pick up a box from shelf✓
?Open a door handle✓
?Pour liquid into cup✓
?Use a power tool◔
?Type on keyboard◔
?Climb stairs with load✓
?Walk on uneven terrain◔
?Run (>3 m/s)?
?Crouch under obstacle◔
?Navigate in crowd✓
?Recognize & locate objects✓
?Respond to voice commands✓
?Detect humans nearby✓
?Work 8-hour shift◔
?Hot-swap battery✕
?Operate 24/7 (with charging)◔
?Work in rain (IP65+)✕
?Work below 0°C✕
?Work in dusty environment✕
?Work safely alongside humans✓
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
10
NEO
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Pros and cons at a glance
Atlas (Electric)
Pros
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 28 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
NEO
Pros
- Open for preorders
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 75 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and NEO compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). NEO: $20,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or NEO?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 25 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Atlas (Electric) or NEO actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is in active development without commercial availability. NEO is open for preorders. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Atlas (Electric) or NEO?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; NEO has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Atlas (Electric) or NEO use LiDAR?
Atlas (Electric) ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; NEO does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024
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