Atlas (Electric) vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Unitree Robotics — 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)
G1
Unitree Robotics
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Atlas (Electric) G1
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate)Price$16,000
152 cmHeight127 cm
89 kgWeight35 kg
28DOF23
50 kgPayload2 kg
—Runtime2h
—Speed2 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeNVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
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
82
G1
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
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)
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $16,000 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (2 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and G1 compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). G1: $16,000. 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 G1?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 2 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 G1 actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is in active development without commercial availability. G1 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: 2024