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Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) humanoid robot
The Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) is not available for public purchase; its current status is pilots only. It ranks #3 of 46 in our humanoid robot index.
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Overview
The new Atlas is fully electric, with continuous-rotation joints that give it motion no human could copy. It is being productised with Hyundai for automotive manufacturing, using Toyota Research Institute's large behaviour models.
Capabilities
Strengths
- Best-in-class dynamic control
- Serious manufacturing partner in Hyundai
- Genuinely autonomous factory demos
Trade-offs
- Not purchasable
- Heavy
- Very high expected cost
Best for
Automotive plants working directly with Hyundai
Record & sources
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All 37 news stories about the Atlas (Electric) →22 Sept 2026 · Update
Hyundai Motor Group Opens US Training Center for Atlas Humanoid Robots
Hyundai Motor Group has launched full-scale operations at its Robotics Metaplant Application Center in Georgia to train and test Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robots ahead of a planned global deployment of 25,000 units.
Humanoid deployments →21 Sept 2026 · Coverage
Hyundai Motor Group opens robot training center in US
Hyundai Motor Group has opened its robot training and testing facility for Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot as part of efforts to bring the ...
Humanoid deployments →14 Sept 2026 · Update
Hyundai Motor Considers Deploying Atlas at Czech Plant
Hyundai Motor Group is reviewing deployment of Boston Dynamics' Atlas at its Czech production plant following planned rollouts at U.S. facilities in 2028.
Humanoid deployments →14 Sept 2026 · Coverage
Boston Dynamics IPO Delayed Beyond 2027 Amid Atlas Robot Challenges
Boston Dynamics IPO delayed to 2029 or later as Atlas humanoid robot deployment lags and company reports losses of 528.4 billion won in 2025. (+1 more outlet)
Humanoid news →14 Sept 2026 · Update
Boston Dynamics IPO Delayed Beyond 2027 Amid Atlas Robot Challenges
Hyundai Motor Group has postponed Boston Dynamics' public market debut past 2027 as the Atlas humanoid robot faces difficulties achieving commercial deployment at scale.
Humanoid news →10 Sept 2026 · Update
Specifications and availability checked against Boston Dynamics's own site
Boston Dynamics →08 Sept 2026 · Listed
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source pending26 Aug 2026 · Update
Hyundai CEO Suggests Car Dealerships Could Sell and Finance Boston Dynamics' Atlas
Hyundai is preparing for mass production of Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot and exploring distribution and financing through its automotive dealership network.
Boston Dynamics →14 Aug 2026 · Update
Production Atlas Humanoid Swaps Own Battery in Under Three Minutes
Boston Dynamics revealed specifications for the production version of Atlas, highlighting an autonomous sub-three-minute battery-swapping feature to support continuous industrial operations.
Boston Dynamics →07 Aug 2026 · Update
Atlas Trains in GPU Simulation to Lift and Move Mini-Fridges
Boston Dynamics demonstrated Atlas autonomously squatting, lifting, and carrying a mini-fridge weighing over 100 pounds after training for millions of simulated hours.
Boston Dynamics →06 Jul 2026 · Update
Boston Dynamics Details How Atlas Was Retrained for FIFA World Cup Pitch Appearance
Boston Dynamics explained how it retrained the Atlas humanoid using cloud GPU simulations to adapt to grass surfaces and high temperatures ahead of a demonstration at a FIFA World Cup match.
Boston Dynamics →02 Jul 2026 · Update
Boston Dynamics Details Massive Simplification of Next-Gen Atlas Humanoid
Boston Dynamics revealed that the new generation of its Atlas humanoid robot features an almost tenfold reduction in complexity and fewer unique parts, paving the way for Hyundai to scale production up to 30,000 units per year.
Boston Dynamics →01 Jul 2026 · Update
Hyundai Acquires Full Control of Boston Dynamics Ahead of Planned 2028 Factory Deployment
Hyundai Motor acquired SoftBank's remaining 10% stake in Boston Dynamics, paving the way for planned Atlas deployments in Georgia automotive plants starting in 2028.
1X Technologies →14 Jan 2026 · Update
Boston Dynamics Details Commercial Atlas Specs and Production at CES 2026
Hyundai and Boston Dynamics revealed commercial specifications for Atlas, including 56 DOF, a four-hour battery with autonomous swapping, and planned deployment at Hyundai's Georgia factory in 2028.
Boston Dynamics →09 Jan 2026 · Update
Boston Dynamics Upgrades Electric Atlas Robot with Testing at Hyundai Plant
Boston Dynamics shared details on its electric Atlas humanoid, which features 360-degree rotating joints and three-fingered hands and is currently undergoing pilot testing at a Hyundai manufacturing facility.
Boston Dynamics →09 Jan 2026 · Update
Boston Dynamics Outlines Atlas Deployment Timeline and AI Milestones for Hyundai Factory
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter announced that the Atlas humanoid robot must be capable of learning new industrial tasks within 48 hours ahead of a planned 2028 deployment at Hyundai's Georgia factory.
Boston Dynamics →18 Apr 2024 · Update
Boston Dynamics onthult volledig elektrische Atlas-robot
Boston Dynamics heeft de hydraulische Atlas met pensioen gestuurd en een geheel nieuw ontworpen, volledig elektrische Atlas gepresenteerd die getest gaat worden bij grote klanten zoals Hyundai.
Boston Dynamics →29 Dec 2020 · Update
Boston Dynamics raises an undisclosed round (acquisition)
Boston Dynamics robots dance to The Countours hit 'Do You Love Me?'
Boston Dynamics →29 Dec 2020 · Funding
Boston Dynamics raised undisclosed amount — acquisition
Investors: Hyundai
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Price history
- 08 Sept 2026listed
Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) — questions people ask
How much does the Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) cost?
Boston Dynamics has not published a list price for the Atlas (Electric). Machines like this are normally quoted per deployment rather than sold at a fixed price.
Can you buy the Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric)?
No. The Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) is not available for public purchase; its current status is pilots only. Humanoid robots you can actually order today are listed on our for-sale page.
What is the Boston Dynamics Atlas (Electric) used for?
Automotive plants working directly with Hyundai
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