Atlas (Electric) vs DR02: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs DEEP Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in higher payload. Overall, Atlas (Electric) has an edge in 1 out of 1 compared categories.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
DR02
DEEP Robotics
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Atlas (Electric) DR02
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate)PriceContact
152 cmHeight175 cm
89 kgWeight—
28DOF—
50 kgPayload20 kg
—Runtime7h
—Speed4 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
NVIDIA Jetson ThorCompute275 TOPS
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
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DR02
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
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)
DR02
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and DR02 compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). DR02: Contact.
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or DR02?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 20 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 DR02 actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is in active development without commercial availability. DR02 is shipping to customers. 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 DR02?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; DR02 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2025