AlexBot vs Robert

Q: Who makes AlexBot and Robert?

AlexBot is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

Q: How do AlexBot and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

AlexBot grades A on the Robo Index. Robert grades A. 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.

Q: Are AlexBot and Robert in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AlexBot and Robert?

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.

Side-by-side comparison of AlexBot (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) and Robert (VKF Renzel) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AlexBotA

RobertA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AlexBotChina
RobertSwitzerland

Year First Available

AlexBot2024
Robert—

Verified Deployments

AlexBot0 Deployments
Robert0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AlexBot$4,298 USD
RobertContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

AlexBot2 hrs
Robert5 hrs

Availability Status

AlexBotACTIVE
RobertACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

AlexBot65 kg
Robert0.3 kg

Height

AlexBot1700 mm
Robert178 mm

Mobility Type

AlexBotbipedal
Robertstatic

Humanoid Subtype

AlexBotfull bipedal
Robertfull bipedal

Walking Speed

AlexBot2 m/s
Robert—

Terrain

AlexBotindoor
Robertindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

AlexBot20 kg
Robert—

Total DOF

AlexBot5
Robert—

Arm DOF

AlexBot7
Robert—

Hand DOF

AlexBot12
Robert—

Bimanual Coordination

AlexBotNo
Robert—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

AlexBotNVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
Robert—

VLM Capable

AlexBotNo
Robert—

Imitation Learning

AlexBotYes
Robert—

Programming

AlexBotopen-source
Robertproprietary_app

Battery & Power

Runtime

AlexBot—
Robert5 hrs

Battery Swap

AlexBotNo
Robert—

Software

SDK Languages

AlexBotC
Robertproprietary_app

ROS Support

AlexBotNo
Robert—

Open API

AlexBotNo
Robert—

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

AlexBotcommercial
Robert—

Commercial

Price (USD)

AlexBot$4,298 USD
RobertContact for quote

Price Tier

AlexBotunder_50k
Robert<10K

Pricing Model

AlexBotoutright purchase
Robertpurchase

Delivery Lead Time

AlexBot—
Robert1 mo

Applications

AlexBothumanoid service robot
Robertconsumer_companion

	AlexBothumanoidShanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd ARobo Index	RoberthumanoidVKF Renzel ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2024	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$4,298 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	2 hrs	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	65 kg	0.3 kg
Height (values differ)	1700 mm	178 mm
Mobility Type (values differ)	bipedal	static
Humanoid Subtype	full bipedal	full bipedal
Walking Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	—
Terrain (values differ)	indoor	indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	20 kg	—
Total DOF (values differ)	5	—
Arm DOF (values differ)	7	—
Hand DOF (values differ)	12	—
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	No	—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	No	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming (values differ)	open-source	proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	—	5 hrs
Battery Swap (values differ)	No	—
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	C	proprietary_app
ROS Support (values differ)	No	—
Open API (values differ)	No	—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	commercial	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$4,298 USD	Contact for quote
Price Tier (values differ)	under_50k	<10K
Pricing Model (values differ)	outright purchase	purchase
Delivery Lead Time (values differ)	—	1 mo
Applications (values differ)	humanoid service robot	consumer_companion

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AlexBot	Robert
Investment	$4,298	No price
Payback period	1.0 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$245,702	—
ROI (5 yr)	+5717%	—

Robert has 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes AlexBot and Robert?

AlexBot is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

How do AlexBot and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

AlexBot grades A on the Robo Index. Robert grades A. 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 AlexBot and Robert 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 Robert?

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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AlexBot vs Robert 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.