Atlas (Electric) vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, Atlas (Electric) has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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Atlas (Electric) Reachy 2
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate)Price~$70,000–$100,000
152 cmHeight140 cm
89 kgWeight40 kg
28DOF17
50 kgPayload3 kg
—Runtime—
—Speed—
YesStairsNo
YesLiDARYes
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeSolidrun Bedrock v3000
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
91
Reachy 2
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
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)
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and Reachy 2 compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). Reachy 2: ~$70,000–$100,000.
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or Reachy 2?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 3 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 Reachy 2 actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is in active development without commercial availability. Reachy 2 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.
Last updated: 2025