Atlas (Electric) vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in more DOF, higher payload, while 4NE-1 leads in longer runtime. Overall, Atlas (Electric) has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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Atlas (Electric) 4NE-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$105,000
190 cmHeight180 cm
90 kgWeight80 kg
56DOF55
30 kgPayload15 kg
4hRuntime7h
—Speed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeNEURA multimodal cognitive stack
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
15
4NE-1
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
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)
4NE-1
Pros
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and 4NE-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. 4NE-1: $105,000. 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 4NE-1?
Atlas (Electric) rates a higher payload at 30 kg vs 15 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 4NE-1 actually available to buy?
Atlas (Electric) is shipping to customers. 4NE-1 is in active development without commercial availability. 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 4NE-1?
Atlas (Electric) has ros2; 4NE-1 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 4NE-1 use LiDAR?
Atlas (Electric) ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; 4NE-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026
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