Atlas (Electric) vs GR-2: 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, higher payload, longer runtime. Overall, Atlas (Electric) has an edge in 3 out of 3 compared categories.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
GR-2
Fourier Intelligence
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Atlas (Electric) GR-2
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+, enterprise only; no US sales channel. No longer the flagship: Fourier GR-3 care robot launched Aug 6-7, 2025 (165 cm, 71 kg, 55 DOF, 3 kg payload, up to 3 h runtime, priced above RMB 200,000 / ~$27,500 for institutions in China; ~$80,000-$120,000 via Western resellers); GR-2 still offered by resellers.
190 cmHeight175 cm
90 kgWeight63 kg
56DOF53
30 kgPayload3 kg
4hRuntime2h
—Speed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeNVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystem
Ecosystem Openness
25
Atlas (Electric)
/100
65
GR-2
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Same ecosystem as GR-1. Improved tactile SDK.
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-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 53 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and GR-2 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-2: ~$150,000+, enterprise only; no US sales channel. No longer the flagship: Fourier GR-3 care robot launched Aug 6-7, 2025 (165 cm, 71 kg, 55 DOF, 3 kg payload, up to 3 h runtime, priced above RMB 200,000 / ~$27,500 for institutions in China; ~$80,000-$120,000 via Western resellers); GR-2 still offered by resellers..
Which has higher payload: Atlas (Electric) or GR-2?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 30 kg vs 3 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 GR-2 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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Atlas (Electric) or GR-2?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; GR-2 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-2 use LiDAR?
Atlas (Electric) ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; GR-2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026