Atlas (Electric) vs TALOS: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs PAL Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in higher payload, while TALOS leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
TALOS
PAL Robotics
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Atlas (Electric) TALOS
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate)Price$970,000
152 cmHeight175 cm
89 kgWeight95 kg
28DOF32
50 kgPayload6 kg
—Runtime2h
—Speed0.83 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson ThorCompute2x Intel Core i7
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
85
TALOS
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Full ROS + Gazebo + MoveIt. URDF public. Gold standard for research.
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)
TALOS
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 32 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Premium pricing at $970,000 — enterprise budgets only
- Low rated payload (6 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (90 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and TALOS compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). TALOS: $970,000. 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 TALOS?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 6 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 TALOS actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is in active development without commercial availability. TALOS 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 TALOS?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; TALOS has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Atlas (Electric) or TALOS use LiDAR?
Atlas (Electric) ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; TALOS 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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