Atlas (Electric) vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in higher payload, while ASIMO leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
ASIMO
Honda
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Atlas (Electric) ASIMO
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate)PriceNever sold commercially
152 cmHeight130 cm
89 kgWeight48 kg
28DOF57
50 kgPayload1 kg
—Runtime1h
—Speed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeProprietary Honda embedded systems
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
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ASIMO
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)
ASIMO
Pros
- 57 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and ASIMO compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). ASIMO: Never sold commercially.
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or ASIMO?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 1 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 ASIMO actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is in active development without commercial availability. ASIMO has been discontinued. 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 ASIMO?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; ASIMO 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 ASIMO use LiDAR?
Atlas (Electric) ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; ASIMO 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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