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Apollo vs Atom
Quick verdict
Atom leads on 8 of 13 comparable rows
Apollo leads on Reality Score, Speed, Payload, and Battery (+1 more). Atom leads on Readiness Score, Data Freshness, Price, and Countries (+4 more).
Who should choose which?
Choose Apollo if…
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 84/100).
- Strengths like manipulation and mobility match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Atom if…
- You want higher readiness (85/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Budget is a priority and Atom lists lower ($27,500+).
- You need a pre-order path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Strengths like manipulation and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Apollo if…
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 84/100).
- Strengths like manipulation and mobility match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Atom if…
- You want higher readiness (85/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Budget is a priority and Atom lists lower ($27,500+).
- You need a pre-order path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Strengths like manipulation and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Readiness Score | 76 | 85 |
| Reality Score | 84 | 72 |
| Data Freshness | 85% | 100% |
| Speed | 3.4 km/h | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload | 25 kg | 3.5 kg rated / 5 kg max (per arm) |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 173 cm | 165 cm |
| Weight | 72.5 kg | 58 kg |
| Battery | 4 h | 2 h |
| Form | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $50,000+ | $27,500+ |
| Market Status | Limited | Pre-order |
| Availability | Limited | Limited |
| Countries | United States, Germany | China, United States, Germany |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 80 | 82 |
| Manipulation | 86 | 88 |
| Perception | 78 | 84 |
| Autonomy | 68 | 68 |
| Social Interaction | 62 | 48 |
| Home Navigation | 55 | 70 |
| Sensors | Stereo vision, IMU, force-torque sensing (fleet software stack) | Intel RealSense D455 RGB-D, Full HD binocular camera, wrist RGB-D ×2, waist RGB-D ×2, RoboSense Airy 3D LiDAR, 360° mic |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, fleet management APIs | Ethernet, Wi-Fi (SDK / integrator kits) |
| Ecosystem | NVIDIA Project GR00T; Apollo fleet software; Hot-swappable battery packs; Enterprise pilot programs | ROM-1 Robot Operator Model; Neuro-Driven Dexterity System (NDS); Anthropomorphic Walking System (AWS); Official SDK; Optional Embodied AI Set / URDF toolchain; VR/MR teleoperation (Atom Max) |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.