COMPARISON
Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) vs Foundation Phantom: spec comparison for European buyers
Both the Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) and the Foundation Phantom target Industry & Logistics buyers in the €100k+ band, so the decision comes down to the details — and to which details your deployment actually depends on.
The Foundation Phantom stands 25 cm taller (175 vs 150 cm), which affects reach and fit in human-scale workspaces.
On degrees of freedom, the Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) offers 56 against 29 — relevant if whole-body control or dexterous manipulation is on your roadmap.
Rated payload differs as well: Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) carries 25 kg against 20 kg, per manufacturer figures.
For EU buyers specifically: the Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) is listed as “Enterprise sales — inquire (2027)”, the Foundation Phantom as “Enterprise sales — inquire” — confirm distributor stock before anchoring a deployment date.
Values below are compiled from public manufacturer sources; confirm the exact configuration via quote before deciding.
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Boston Dynamics · USA
Atlas (electric)
All-electric Atlas; Hyundai deployment, Best Robot at CES 2026.
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Specifications
| Specification | Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) | Foundation Phantom |
|---|---|---|
| Price (approx.) | €100k+ | €100k+ |
| Height (cm) | 150 | 175 |
| Weight (kg) | 89 | 80 |
| Degrees of freedom | 56 Best | 29 |
| Payload (kg) | 25 Best | 20 |
| Battery runtime (min) | — | — |
| Compute | — | — |
| Sensors | — | — |
| Software / SDK | — | — |
| Locomotion | Bipedal | Bipedal |
| Dexterous hands | Yes | Yes |
| ROS 2 | No | No |
| EU availability | Enterprise sales — inquire (2027) | Enterprise sales — inquire |
Which one fits you?
- Buying for logistics? Weigh sustained payload and battery strategy and fleet and WMS integration first — in our experience these decide most logistics deployments.
- Buying for industry? Weigh rated payload and duty cycle and safety certification first — in our experience these decide most industry deployments.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) or the Foundation Phantom cheaper?
Both are listed in the €100k+ price band. Final pricing depends heavily on configuration — request quotes for both to compare like-for-like.
Which one is available in Europe?
Current listings: Boston Dynamics Atlas (electric) — Enterprise sales — inquire (2027); Foundation Phantom — Enterprise sales — inquire. Confirm lead time, EU service coverage and spare-part supply directly with each vendor or distributor.
So which one should we choose?
This page deliberately declares no winner. The right choice depends on your use case, integration effort and EU supply chain — use the decision guide above, then request quotes for both.
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