Atlas (Electric) vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Stardust Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in more DOF, higher payload, while Astribot S1 leads in longer runtime. Overall, Atlas (Electric) has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
Astribot S1
Stardust Intelligence
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Atlas (Electric) Astribot S1
Specifications
~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). Not sold openly: early deployments with select customers; Atlas training center at Hyundai Metaplant Georgia operating since Sep 2026, Hyundai plans 25,000 unitsPriceQuote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025
190 cmHeight170 cm
90 kgWeight80 kg
56DOF23
30 kgPayload5 kg
4hRuntime5h
—Speed—
YesStairs—
YesLiDARYes
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeLinux-based
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
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Astribot S1
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Pros and cons at a glance
Atlas (Electric)
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (30 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 56 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
Astribot S1
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 (5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and Astribot S1 compare on price?
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). Not sold openly: early deployments with select customers; Atlas training center at Hyundai Metaplant Georgia operating since Sep 2026, Hyundai plans 25,000 units. Astribot S1: Quote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025.
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or Astribot S1?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 30 kg vs 5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both Atlas (Electric) and Astribot S1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Last updated: 2026
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