Atom — price, specs & alternatives (2026 index)
Dobot Robotics, China · humanoid robot
Atom by Dobot Robotics (China) is a humanoid robot; the index lists it at $27,500–$27,530 as of 2026-09, status: pre-order.
Launched at 199,000 yuan (about $27,500) in China with pre-orders open since early 2025; a US reseller lists it at $27,530, closely matching the manufacturer's price. Positioned as one of the cheapest full-size dexterous humanoids on the market.
Verified as of 2026-09 · how we verify prices
Atom vs its class
Computed from this index: medians across the humanoid robot models that publish each figure. No estimates — the medians move as the data does. 52 models
| Metric | This model | Class median | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, mid of range | $27,515 | $39,990 | ×0.69 |
| Weight | 62 kg | 58.5 kg | ×1.06 |
| Height | 153 cm | 168 cm | ×0.91 |
| Degrees of freedom | 28 | 31 | ×0.9 |
| Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 m/s | ×0.88 |
Alternatives & how they compare
Atom against its closest rivals in this class — Western and Chinese alternatives side by side, by price and key specs.
| Model | Maker | Price (USD) | Payload | DoF | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atom | Dobot Robotics (China) | $27,500–$27,530 | — | 28 | Pre-order |
| NEURA 4NE1 Mini | Neura Robotics (Germany) | $23,100–$34,650 | 3 kg | 25 | Pre-order |
| 1X NEO | 1X Technologies (Norway) | $20,000 | 25 kg | — | Pre-order |
| Fourier N1 | Fourier Intelligence (China) | $16,000–$40,000 | — | 23 | For sale |
Total cost of ownership — indicative
A model estimate built from our verified price data and industry rules of thumb. Not a vendor offer: exact numbers come with a factory quote.
| Cost item | Estimate (USD) |
|---|---|
| Hardware (index price) | $27,500–$27,530 |
| Delivery & import | +5–12% · $1,375–$3,304 |
| Commissioning & integration | +5–15% · $1,375–$4,130 |
| Maintenance & support, per year | 5–10% · $1,375–$2,753 |
| Indicative 3-year TCO | $34,375–$43,222 |
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