RankedBoston Dynamics Atlas vs XPENG IRON
Key facts
Boston Dynamics Atlas (Boston Dynamics; Pilot) and XPENG IRON (XPENG; Prototype) are both humanoid robots. Published figures: degrees of freedom 56 vs 76. Published for only one of them: height (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)); weight (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 90 kg (198 lb)); hand DOF (XPENG IRON: 21); payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)); runtime (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 4 h). Neither maker has published a price. Robot 500: Boston Dynamics Atlas #47 (score 61.6), XPENG IRON #53 (score 61.0). Disclosure: Boston Dynamics Atlas has 16 sourced values (57% of tracked fields), XPENG IRON has 13 (48%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/boston-dynamics-atlas-vs-xpeng-iron/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · Boston Dynamics Atlas spec sheet · XPENG IRON spec sheet
| Spec | Boston Dynamics Atlas | XPENG IRON |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pilot | Prototype |
| Price | Not published | Not published |
| Robot 500 | #47 · 61.6 | #53 · 61.0 |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | ||
| Status | ||
| Units deployed | ||
| Body | ||
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| Weight | ||
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| Materials | Not tracked | |
| IP rating | Not tracked | |
| Mobility | ||
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| Dexterity | ||
| Total degrees of freedom | ||
| DOF per hand | ||
| Payload | ||
| Carry payload | 30 kg (66 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23)Conditions: sustained (not instant/peak); per definitions.md, maker's "instant" figure recorded separately as peak_lift | |
| Per-arm payload | ||
| Peak lift | 50 kg (110 lb)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23)Conditions: short-duration/instant lift, per manufacturer's product page | Not tracked |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Processor | ||
| AI performance | ||
| Teleoperation | Teleoperation for training data (company statement)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Sensors | ||
| Cameras | Tactile sensing and 360° camera view (exact camera count not stated)ManufacturerSource: bostondynamics.com (2026-09-23) | |
| Power | ||
| Battery | ||
| Runtime | ||
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| Hot-swappable battery | ||
| Software | ||
| SDK | ||
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| Regions sold | ||
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Boston Dynamics Atlas and the XPENG IRON?
Published figures: degrees of freedom 56 vs 76. Published for only one of them: height (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)); weight (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 90 kg (198 lb)); hand DOF (XPENG IRON: 21); payload (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 30 kg (66 lb)); runtime (Boston Dynamics Atlas: 4 h).
Which is cheaper, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the XPENG IRON?
Neither maker has published a price. Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher in the Robot 500, the Boston Dynamics Atlas or the XPENG IRON?
Robot 500: Boston Dynamics Atlas #47 (score 61.6), XPENG IRON #53 (score 61.0). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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