Atlas vs Tiangong
Boston Dynamics vs Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.
QUICK TAKE
- Atlas offers the higher payload (50 kg vs 43 kg).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| Atlas | Tiangong | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Boston Dynamics | Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Released: | 2024 | 2024 |
| Weight | 90 kg | 43 kg |
| Payload | 50 kg | 43 kg |
| Reach | 2.3 m | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 56 | — |
| Battery Life | 240 min | — |
| Connectivity | Wired / wireless | — |
| Software / AI | Proprietary control systems | ROS 2, real-time Linux, C++/Python SDK, RESTful APIs, Huisi Kaiwu |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the Atlas and the Tiangong?
Atlas is made by Boston Dynamics, while Tiangong is made by Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center. Both are humanoids, so the differences come down to price and specifications.
Which has the higher payload, the Atlas or the Tiangong?
The Atlas has the higher payload at 50 kg, compared to 43 kg for the Tiangong.


