Ai-Da vs AlphaBot 2
Side-by-side comparison of Ai-Da (Engineered Arts) and AlphaBot 2 (AI² Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ai-DaUnited Kingdom
- AlphaBot 2China
Year First Available
- Ai-Da2019
- AlphaBot 22025
Verified Deployments
- Ai-Da0 Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
Availability Status
- Ai-DaACTIVE
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Ai-Da1670 mm
- AlphaBot 2—
Weight
- Ai-Da25 kg
- AlphaBot 2—
Mobility Type
- Ai-Dastatic
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Ai-Daanthropomorphic torso
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
Running Capable
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2static walk
Stair Climbing
- Ai-DaNo
- AlphaBot 2Yes
Terrain
- Ai-Daindoor
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 234
Arm Reach
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 270 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Ai-DaNo
- AlphaBot 2Yes
Tool Use
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
Compute Platform
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
VLM Capable
- Ai-DaNo
- AlphaBot 2No
Foundation Models
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
Imitation Learning
- Ai-DaNo
- AlphaBot 2No
Teleoperation
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2none
Programming
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
Charging Method
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
Battery Swap
- Ai-DaNo
- AlphaBot 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2Yes
Fall Recovery
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2Yes
Human Detection Method
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2none
Software
SDK Languages
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
ROS Support
- Ai-DaNo
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
Open API
- Ai-DaNo
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
Air-Gap Capable
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Ai-Daproduction pilot
- AlphaBot 2commercial
Commercial
Price Tier
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2150K+
Pricing Model
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
Production Pilots
- Ai-Da—
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
Applications
- Ai-Daartist, exhibition
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1670 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 34 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 70 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Alpha Brain |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz) |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | Alpha Brain GOVLA |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | none |
| Programming (values differ) | — | VLA (Vision-Language-Action) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest websocket |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | capex, pilot_fee |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Huaxi Bio (华熙生物) |
| Applications (values differ) | artist, exhibition | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Walking Speed, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Ai-Da | AlphaBot 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Ai-Da, AlphaBot 2 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Ai-Da and AlphaBot 2?
Ai-Da is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. AlphaBot 2 is made by AI² Robotics, based in CN.
When were Ai-Da and AlphaBot 2 launched?
Ai-Da launched in 2019. AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025.
How do Ai-Da and AlphaBot 2 compare on the Robo Index?
Ai-Da grades A on the Robo Index. AlphaBot 2 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ai-Da and AlphaBot 2 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Ai-Da and AlphaBot 2?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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Ai-Da vs AlphaBot 2 compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.