Atlas (Electric) vs Phoenix: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Sanctuary AI — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in higher payload, while Phoenix leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
Phoenix
Sanctuary AI
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Atlas (Electric) Phoenix
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate)PriceContact (enterprise)
152 cmHeight170 cm
89 kgWeight70 kg
28DOF41
50 kgPayload25 kg
—Runtime—
—Speed0.83 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeCarbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
8
Phoenix
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Carbon AI fully proprietary. Microsoft Azure backend.
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)
Phoenix
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- 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 Phoenix compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). Phoenix: Contact (enterprise).
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or Phoenix?
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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Atlas (Electric) or Phoenix?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; Phoenix 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 Phoenix use LiDAR?
Atlas (Electric) ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Phoenix 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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