Atlas (Electric) vs H1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Atlas (Electric) leads in more DOF, longer runtime. Overall, Atlas (Electric) has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
Atlas (Electric)
Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)
H1
Unitree Robotics
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Atlas (Electric) H1
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$90,000
190 cmHeight180 cm
90 kgWeight47 kg
56DOF20
30 kgPayload—
4hRuntime2h
—Speed3.3 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
NVIDIA Jetson ThorComputeIntel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
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
80
H1
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
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)
H1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (105 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do Atlas (Electric) and H1 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. H1: $90,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Are both Atlas (Electric) and H1 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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