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Atlas is Boston Dynamics' all-electric humanoid — the production successor to the famous hydraulic research robot first shown in 2013. Unveiled in April 2024 and in production since January 2026, its published specs lead the field: 1.9 m, 90 kg, 50 kg instant payload, 56 DOF, IP67. The entire 2026 fleet is committed to parent Hyundai's Metaplant robotics center and Google DeepMind, with broad availability not expected before 2028.
- All 2026 Atlas production is fully committed — fleets ship to Hyundai's Metaplant robotics center and Google DeepMind [source]
- Hyundai plans a factory capable of building 30,000 robots per year [source]
- Strongest published spec sheet of any humanoid: 50 kg instant payload, 56 DOF, IP67 [source]
Specifications
| Specification | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Weight | 90 kg | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Weight capacity (instant) | 50 kg | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Weight capacity (sustained) | 30 kg | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Battery life | 4 h | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Degrees of freedom | 56 DOF | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Reach | 2.3 m | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| IP rating | IP67 | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 40 °C | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
| Sensing | Tactile sensing and 360° camera view | verified | bostondynamics.com (2026-09-01) |
Every spec is cited to its source with a retrieval date. verified = manufacturer-published · reported = reputable press/analyst. Verify with the manufacturer before purchase decisions.
Change timeline
- milestone CES 2026: Atlas production begins, with 2026 fleets committed to Hyundai RMAC and Google DeepMind [source]
- announcement Hyundai unveils group-wide AI robotics strategy, planning tens of thousands of robots in its plants from 2028 [source]
- announcement All-electric Atlas unveiled; hydraulic Atlas retired [source]
Our take
Atlas is the most physically capable humanoid with a public spec sheet, and Hyundai's 30,000-unit-per-year factory plan plus Hyundai Mobis actuator supply gives it an industrial base nobody else has. The trade-off is access: you cannot buy one, and Hyundai's own plants absorb output through at least 2027. Watch the Google DeepMind partnership — pairing the best hardware with frontier AI is the pairing most likely to leapfrog the field.
Best suited for
- Automotive parts sequencing and handling (Hyundai plants)
- Heavy, repetitive industrial manipulation
- AI research platform (Google DeepMind fleet)
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Atlas: common questions
How much does the Boston Dynamics Atlas cost?
No price has been disclosed. Atlas is not for sale; all 2026 production is committed to Hyundai's Robotics Metaplant Application Center and Google DeepMind.
Can you buy an Atlas robot?
No. Boston Dynamics says it will start with a select number of early adopters after the Hyundai and Google DeepMind deployments; wider industrial rollout at Hyundai is planned from 2028.
How strong is the electric Atlas?
Boston Dynamics lists a 50 kg instant weight capacity and 30 kg sustained, with a 2.3 m reach — the highest published payload of any general-purpose humanoid as of 2026.
Is this the same Atlas that did backflips?
Same name, new machine. The hydraulic research Atlas (2013-2024) was retired in April 2024 and replaced by this fully electric production version with 56 degrees of freedom and an IP67-rated body.
Atlas vs Tesla Optimus?
Atlas is in production with committed 2026 deployments and a published spec sheet; Optimus V3 production had slipped to late 2026. Optimus aims at far larger volumes and a consumer price point; Atlas is a heavier-duty industrial machine.
Sources
- Boston Dynamics — bostondynamics.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Boston Dynamics — bostondynamics.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Forbes — forbes.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Association for Advancing Automation (A3) — automate.org, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Hyundai Motor Group — hyundai.com, retrieved 2026-09-01
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