Dobot Atom

~$27,500

AvailableRL walkingFrom a cobot makerStraight-knee gaitRelatively affordable

Weeks+Shipping: Quote.

Overview

Collaborative-arm maker Dobot launched Atom in 2025, bringing its arm precision (±0.05 mm repeatability claimed) to a full-size humanoid. The straight-knee gait looks more human than the crouched walk of many rivals. Sold through Dobot's distributor network, including in the US.

Type: Biped robot · Full-size humanoids
Maker: Dobot (China)
Released: 2025
Price: ~$27,500
Status: Available
Best for: Professionals & labs
Programming: Limited SDK

Price and shipping

Launch pre-sale price. Wheeled Atom-W variant also offered

Shipping: Quote. Available through Dobot US and integrators such as RobotLAB by quote. Dobot US ↗

Specifications

Category	Bipeds · Full-size humanoids
Released	2025
Country	China
Availability	Available
Sales	Over 100,000 Dobot robots sold across 100+ countries, company-wide (estimate) Dobot ↗
Programmability	Limited SDK
Built-in autonomy	Task-level · Carries out multi-step jobs on its own, such as inspections, deliveries or chores
LLM support	Built-in LLM chat · A US reseller lists a built-in LLM with custom dialogue personas and a DOBOT VLA model, which Dobot's own page does not mention (unconfirmed). RobotLAB ↗
MuJoCo simulation	Maker URDF only · Dobot publishes Atom URDFs, with nothing packaged for MuJoCo. dobot_atom_urdf ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulation	Maker URDF only · Dobot publishes Atom URDFs, with nothing packaged for Isaac. dobot_atom_urdf ↗
Gazebo simulation	Official model · Dobot's ROS 2 repo includes an atom_gazebo package with launch files. dobot_atom_ros2 ↗
Best for	Professionals & labs
Vision sensors	Depth camera, Camera
Actuators	Brushless / direct-drive motors
Audio	Unknown
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed
Balance type	RL walking
Height	153 cm
Weight	62 kg
Compute	~1,500 TOPS onboard module running Dobot ROM-1 (reported)
Speed	Up to 1.5 m/s
DOF	28 (body)
Sensors	Intel RealSense D455 depth camera, binocular full-HD vision
Balance	Straight-knee dynamic walking claimed to cut locomotion energy about 42% versus bent-knee gaits.
SDK	Dobot development tools (details not published)

Common questions

How much does Atom cost?

Atom is listed at ~$27,500. Launch pre-sale price. Wheeled Atom-W variant also offered.

Can Atom be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Available through Dobot US and integrators such as RobotLAB by quote.

Who makes Atom?

Atom is made by Dobot (China). It came out in 2025.

Can Atom be programmed?

Limited SDK. Dobot development tools (details not published).

Does Atom have AI chat or LLM support?

Built-in LLM chat. A US reseller lists a built-in LLM with custom dialogue personas and a DOBOT VLA model, which Dobot's own page does not mention (unconfirmed).