Vendor Comparison · Robotics

Boston Dynamics Atlas vs Figure 03

The most capable bipedal robot ever built vs the best-funded US humanoid startup. Boston Dynamics Atlas vs Figure 03 — specs, deployment models, and a frank verdict on which is closer to production-ready today.

Updated April 2026 · Source-verified pricing from Deep Tech vendor database

CriterionBoston Dynamics AtlasFigure 03
Est. Unit Price$150K–$300K (RaaS est.)$70K–$150K+ (enterprise)✓ Wins
Pricing ModelRaaS only — no direct purchaseEnterprise CapEx + RaaS pilots✓ Wins
Payload Capacity~11 kg~25 kg (est.)✓ Wins
Walk Speed~5.5 mph (fastest commercial)✓ Wins~2.7 mph
LocomotionElectric — full athletic range✓ WinsElectric — upright bipedal
Outdoor CapableYes — any terrain✓ WinsStructured indoors only
Active PilotsHyundai manufacturing (internal)BMW Spartanburg (30K cars/yr)✓ Wins
Buy PathRaaS — contact Hyundai / BDWeb inquiry → enterprise sales✓ Wins
Deploy Lead Time~24 weeks~24 weeks
Software / AIBoston Dynamics proprietaryFigure AI OS (VLA model)
Track Record10+ years bipedal R&D✓ Wins2 years — rapid iteration
BackingHyundai ($1.1B)OpenAI, Microsoft, Bezos ($675M+)

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