AlexBot vs Robert
Side-by-side comparison of AlexBot (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) and Robert (VKF Renzel) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlexBotChina
- RobertSwitzerland
Year First Available
- AlexBot2024
- Robert—
Verified Deployments
- AlexBot0 Deployments
- Robert0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AlexBot$4,298
- Robert$119
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlexBot2 hrs
- Robert5 hrs
Availability Status
- AlexBotACTIVE
- RobertACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlexBot1700 mm
- Robert178 mm
Weight
- AlexBot65 kg
- Robert0.3 kg
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
- Robert$119
Price Tier
- AlexBotunder_50k
- Robert<10K
Pricing Model
- AlexBotoutright purchase
- Robertpurchase
Delivery Lead Time
- AlexBot—
- Robert1 mo
Applications
- AlexBothumanoid service robot
- Robertconsumer_companion
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,298 | $119 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 178 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 65 kg | 0.3 kg |
| 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 | $119 |
| 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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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 much does AlexBot cost compared to Robert?
AlexBot is listed at $4,298. Robert is listed at $119.
How do AlexBot and Robert compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AlexBot scores 56/100. Robert scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.