Atlas (Electric) vs GR-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Fourier Intelligence — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in more DOF, longer runtime, while GR-1 leads in higher payload. Overall, Atlas (Electric) has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
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Atlas (Electric) GR-1
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 unitsPrice~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025)
190 cmHeight165 cm
90 kgWeight55 kg
56DOF40
30 kgPayload50 kg
4hRuntime1h
—Speed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
65
GR-1
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
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)
GR-1
Pros
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and GR-1 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. GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000 historically; discontinued and replaced by GR-2 (2024) and GR-3 (2025).
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or GR-1?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 30 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 GR-1 actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is shipping to customers. GR-1 has been discontinued. 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 GR-1?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; GR-1 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 GR-1 use LiDAR?
Atlas (Electric) ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; GR-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026