Boston Dynamics (Hyundai) vs Zhiyuan Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Atlas (Electric) leads in more DOF, while RAISE A1 leads in higher payload. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.

Boston Dynamics (Hyundai)

Zhiyuan Robotics
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Atlas (Electric)
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RAISE A1
NVIDIA Isaac (ROS2) but limited public access. Mostly enterprise.
Atlas (Electric): ~$420,000 (enterprise estimate). RAISE A1: $27,500. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
RAISE A1 rates a higher payload at 80 kg vs 20 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
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