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DOBOT ATOM vs Kinisi KR1

Kinisi KR1 has the stronger public evidence base, with an Arena rating 164 points above DOBOT ATOM. Only DOBOT ATOM has a price you can order at (€29,999); Kinisi KR1 is contact sales. DOBOT ATOM is 3 cm taller.

By Jason BurmeisterUpdated Sources checked
DOBOT ATOMKinisi KR1
CompanyDOBOTKinisi Robotics
CountryChinaUnited Kingdom
StatusCommercial deploymentPrototype
Price€29,999No public price
How to get oneBuy nowContact sales
Arena rating8761,040
EvidenceB-C
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)100 kg (220 lb)
Payload3.5 kg (8 lb)10 kg (22 lb)
Runtime2 h8 h
Degrees of freedom41 DoF21 DoF
Hand DoF6 DoF2 DoF
Top speed1.5 m/s (5.4 km/h)2.4 m/s (8.6 km/h)
HandsAtom Max configuration lists two 6-DoF dexterous hands; Trainer supports optional dexterous hands or grippers.Dual-handed manipulation platform; modular gripper system that can be swapped for different end-effectors including vacuum tools. Humanoid.guide lists 2 DoF for the hands.
Announced2025-06-302024-08-19

Capability evidence, side by side

score per dimension, 0-100
Manipulation
34
54
Autonomy
34
54
Mobility
34
54
Perception
34
54
Human interaction
34
34
Reliability
34
34
Human-environment fit
34
54
DOBOT ATOM
Kinisi KR1

Arena matchup result

overall human like capability
Result
Kinisi KR1
Low
DOBOT ATOM wins
0%
of validated votes
Kinisi KR1 wins
100%
of validated votes
Insufficient
0%
tracked separately

Current evidence comparison for DOBOT ATOM and Kinisi KR1.

DOBOT ATOM

DOBOT
Full-body studio render of the DOBOT ATOM humanoid robot walking against a white background.
Image: © DOBOT · official website

Delivery claim exists; teleoperation is a first-class feature and autonomy must be labeled

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Kinisi KR1

Kinisi Robotics

Kinisi KR1 is a wheeled two-arm humanoid from Kinisi Robotics, described as a prototype for warehouse and industrial pick-and-place, sorting, and kitting. It is reported to carry a 10 kg payload, measure 162 cm tall and 100 kg in a third-party directory, and travel at either 2.4 m/s or 14.4 km/h depending on source. The system is claimed to be autonomous using VLA and Robot Foundation Models, with imitation learning and demonstration-based task programming. Evidence includes a company-described towel-folding demo and unnamed paid pilot programs, but no named customer deployments or independent benchmarks. Bear Robotics signed an agreement to acquire Kinisi in June 2026. There is no confirmed official price or purchase path

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DOBOT ATOM vs Kinisi KR1 FAQ

answers from sourced data

Which is better, DOBOT ATOM or Kinisi KR1?

On public evidence, Kinisi KR1 currently rates higher (1,040 vs 876). The better choice still depends on the job: compare availability, price and the capability rows above.

Which is taller, DOBOT ATOM or Kinisi KR1?

DOBOT ATOM is 165 cm (5 ft 5 in); Kinisi KR1 is 162 cm (5 ft 4 in).

Can you buy the DOBOT ATOM or the Kinisi KR1?

DOBOT ATOM: buy now. Kinisi KR1: contact sales.