Published on: March 20, 2025 / update from: March 20, 2025 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
Dobot Robotics presents his affordable humanoid robot atom (about $ 27,500)-image template: Dobot Robotics / creative image: Xpert.digital
Dobot Robotics: New Humanoid robot 'atom' for the mass market
“Atom” by Dobot: Innovation made affordable
The Chinese robot manufacturer Dobot Robotics causes a sensation in the technology industry with the introduction of his first humanoid robot “Atom”. With a comparatively low price of 199,000 Yuan (around $ 27,500), the company positions itself as an important player in the increasingly competitive market for humanoid robots.
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Technical specifications and skills
The Dobot Atom is characterized by innovative technical features that distinguish it from other humanoid robots. With a height of 1.53 meters and a weight of 62 kilograms, the robot is optimized for use in households and industrial environments. The 28 degrees of freedom and the high precision of ± 0.05 mm are particularly noteworthy, which enable the robot to carry out self -demanding and filigree tasks.
An outstanding feature of the atom is its innovative walking system with knees stretched out. Unlike many other humanoid robots who have to keep their knees bent while standing, the atom can stand and go with stretched knees. This technology reduces energy consumption by an impressive 42%without restricting movement in difficult terrain. This energy efficiency could be a decisive advantage for practical everyday use.
The robot is equipped with advanced computing power, which, according to the manufacturer, is 7.7 times higher than the industrial standard. With an EDGE computing performance of 1,500 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and the “Robot Operator Model-1 (ROM-1)”, the atom can autonomously adapt to unstructured environments.
Practical applications
In advertising clips, Dobot Robotics demonstrates the versatile possible uses of the atom. The robot can manage tasks such as preparing breakfast, pouring milk, toasting bread and wearing boxes. These demonstrations show the potential for use in the household, although Dobot has not yet announced any specific target markets.
The precise movement control of the robot makes it suitable for a variety of applications, from simple household tasks to more complex industrial activities. With its ability to adapt to different environments, the atom could be used in both private households and in commercial environments.
Company profile and market strategy
Dobot Robotics, founded in 2015, based in Shenzhen, China, is already an established player in the robotics industry. So far, the company has specialized in the development of collaborative robot arms (cobots), Scara arms, desktop robotic arms and educational robotic arms and has used more than 72,000 robots in over 80 countries.
The development of the atom is based on the comprehensive experience of the company in robotics. Dobot has developed its core components such as integrated drive and control systems, intelligent interaction systems, high-performance movement control, safety and intelligent sensor systems internally. This technological independence could provide the company a competitive advantage in the robotics industry.
The company has already started the assumption of pre -orders for the atom and plans to start mass production in mid -2025. Dobot is well positioned with branches in Japan, Germany and the USA to expand globally.
Market context and competitive environment
Dobot's entry into the Humanoid robot market takes place in an increasingly competitive environment. Companies such as 1x Technologies as, Agility Robotics, Apptronick and Figure AI also develop humanoid robots with similar skills. However, the relatively low 'price of the atom could be a crucial competitive advantage, especially compared to other models such as the UNTREE H1, which is available for $ 90,000.
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The Chinese industrial expert Ma Jihua emphasizes that the introduction of humanoid robots like the atom is a sign that China quickly starts the early phase of mass production of such technologies. He predicts that prices could fall to the level of television sets in the coming years, which would further promote their spread.
Market potential in China
China offers an enormous market for robot applications with significant potential in areas such as geriatric care, educational aid for children and household work. The Chinese government actively supports the development of technologies such as humanoid robots as part of their strategy to promote “independence and strength in science and technology”.
President XI Jinping has asked entrepreneurs, including managers of technology companies, to “efforts to promote healthy and high -quality development” of the private sector. This political support could be an advantage for companies such as Dobot Robotics because they drive their innovations in the area of robotics.
New yardstick in robotics: The Dobot Atom and its future on the mass market
With the Dobot Atom, a promising new player enters the Humanoid robot market. By combining progressive technology, practical skills and a competitive price, the atom could help make humanoid robots accessible to a wider audience. Mass production, which is planned for mid -2025, will show whether Dobot Robotics can redeem its promise to deliver an affordable and functional humanoid robot for everyday life.
While the technological race continues in the field of humanoid robotics, Dobot's entry into this market marks an important step towards commercialization and broader availability of this advanced technology. The coming years will be decisive to observe how companies like Dobot Robotics position themselves in this dynamic and fast -developing market.
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