Atlas (Electric Humanoid) vs Walker S2

Compare Atlas (Electric Humanoid) (Boston Dynamics) and Walker S2 (UBTECH Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.

Specification comparison
SpecAtlas (Electric Humanoid)Walker S2
ManufacturerBoston DynamicsUBTECH Robotics
CategoryHumanoidHumanoid
CountryUnited StatesChina
Degrees of freedom5652
Weight (kg)9070
Battery life (h)42.5
Payload50 kg instantaneous, 30 kg sustained15 kg
Max speed2.0 m/s
ActuatorsElectric actuators
Primary sensor360° camera view; tactile fingers and palm
FunctionMaterial handlingAssembly & manufacturing
Released20242025
StatusActiveActive

Verdict

Atlas (Electric Humanoid) leads on 3 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.

Atlas (Electric Humanoid) leads on degrees of freedom (56 vs 52), payload (50 kg instantaneous, 30 kg sustained vs 15 kg) and battery life (4 h vs 2.5 h).

Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price and max speed.

Atlas (Electric Humanoid)

Boston Dynamics' fully electric production humanoid, unveiled Jan 5, 2026. Built for industrial material handling, with autonomous battery swapping and a 360° camera view. The company has not published a price or a top speed.

Walker S2

Walker S2, from UBTECH Robotics. No maker specification sheet is on file, so no dimensions, price or performance figures are listed.

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