AlexBot vs Athlete
Side-by-side comparison of AlexBot (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) and Athlete (Noetix Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlexBotChina
- AthleteChina
Year First Available
- AlexBot2024
- Athlete2025
Verified Deployments
- AlexBot0 Deployments
- Athlete0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AlexBot$4,298
- Athlete$13,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlexBot2 hrs
- Athlete2 hrs
Availability Status
- AlexBotACTIVE
- AthleteACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlexBot1700 mm
- Athlete118 mm
Weight
- AlexBot65 kg
- Athlete30 kg
Mobility Type
- AlexBotbipedal
- Athletebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlexBotfull bipedal
- Athletefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlexBot2 m/s
- Athlete1.2 m/s
Running Capable
- AlexBot—
- Athleterun capable
Terrain
- AlexBotindoor
- Athleteflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlexBot20 kg
- Athlete5 kg
Total DOF
- AlexBot5
- Athlete18
Arm DOF
- AlexBot7
- Athlete4
Hand DOF
- AlexBot12
- Athlete—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlexBotNo
- Athlete—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlexBotNVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
- Athlete6 TOPS
Compute Platform
- AlexBot—
- AthleteNVIDIA Jetson Orin
VLM Capable
- AlexBotNo
- Athlete—
Imitation Learning
- AlexBotYes
- AthleteYes
Programming
- AlexBotopen-source
- Athletevisual_block, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlexBot—
- Athlete1 hrs
Charging Method
- AlexBot—
- Athletemanual swap
Battery Swap
- AlexBotNo
- AthleteYes
Avg Power Consumption
- AlexBot—
- Athlete15 W
Software
SDK Languages
- AlexBotC
- AthletePython, C++
ROS Support
- AlexBotNo
- Athleteros2 community
Open API
- AlexBotNo
- AthleteYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlexBotcommercial
- Athleteproduction pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlexBot$4,298
- Athlete$13,000
Price Tier
- AlexBotunder_50k
- Athlete10-20K
Pricing Model
- AlexBotoutright purchase
- Athletepurchase
Applications
- AlexBothumanoid service robot
- Athleteentertainment, research, companionship
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,298 | $13,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 65 kg | 30 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 5 | 18 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX | 6 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning | Yes | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | open-source | visual_block, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 15 W |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,298 | $13,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | humanoid service robot | entertainment, research, companionship |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes AlexBot and Athlete?
AlexBot is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN. Athlete is made by Noetix Robotics, based in CN.
When were AlexBot and Athlete launched?
AlexBot launched in 2024. Athlete launched in 2025.
How much does AlexBot cost compared to Athlete?
AlexBot is listed at $4,298. Athlete is listed at $13,000.
How do AlexBot and Athlete compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AlexBot scores 56/100. Athlete scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AlexBot and Athlete?
AlexBot carries up to 20 kg. Athlete carries up to 5 kg.
Are AlexBot and Athlete 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 AlexBot and Athlete?
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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About this comparison
AlexBot vs Athlete 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.