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Hyundai-owned industrial humanoid now in production, with every 2026 unit committed to Hyundai’s robot centre and Google DeepMind.
What it does
- Carries up to 50 kg and reaches 2.3 m, so it works at shelf and rack height.
- 56 degrees of freedom with fully rotational joints at the hips, waist and neck.
- Swaps its own battery and returns to work without an operator.
What it changes
Replaces the hydraulic research platform with an electric one built for factory shifts: 56 degrees of freedom, 2.3 m reach, 50 kg lift and sealing for industrial environments.
Availability
Enterprise only (global)
Access and cost
Get Atlas — Boston Dynamics has not published a price or an order page; outside customers start in 2027.
Evidence it works
- Boston Dynamics began Atlas production at its Boston headquarters in January 2026, with every 2026 deployment committed to Hyundai’s Robotics Metaplant Application Center and Google DeepMind. — source
- Hyundai plans to deploy Atlas at its Georgia metaplant from 2028 for parts sequencing, extending to component assembly by 2030. — source
Practical limits
- A full-size 1.9 m platform rated for industrial floors, not for tight domestic spaces.
- Every 2026 unit is allocated to two named customers, so availability for anyone else starts in 2027.
Boston Dynamics · Robotics · Last verified 2026-09-20. Claims are re-checked on a 30-day clock; the date above is when this line was last confirmed.
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