AlexBot vs TUlip
Side-by-side comparison of AlexBot (Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd) and TUlip (Delft University of Technology) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlexBotChina
- TUlip—
Year First Available
- AlexBot2024
- TUlip2008
Verified Deployments
- AlexBot0 Deployments
- TUlip0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AlexBot$4,298
- TUlip$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlexBot2 hrs
- TUlip0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AlexBotACTIVE
- TUlipACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlexBot1700 mm
- TUlip130 mm
Weight
- AlexBot65 kg
- TUlip25 kg
Mobility Type
- AlexBotbipedal
- TUlipbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlexBotfull bipedal
- TUlipfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlexBot2 m/s
- TUlip0.4 m/s
Stair Climbing
- AlexBot—
- TUlipNo
Terrain
- AlexBotindoor
- TUlipuneven terrain
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlexBot20 kg
- TUlip—
Total DOF
- AlexBot5
- TUlip12
Arm DOF
- AlexBot7
- TUlip1
Hand DOF
- AlexBot12
- TUlip—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlexBotNo
- TUlipNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlexBotNVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
- TUlip1 GHz single board computer
VLM Capable
- AlexBotNo
- TUlipNo
Foundation Models
- AlexBot—
- TUlipfalse
Imitation Learning
- AlexBotYes
- TUlipNo
Programming
- AlexBotopen-source
- TUlipXenomai Linux OS, RoboFrame middleware
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlexBot—
- TUlip0.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- AlexBotNo
- TUlipNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AlexBotC
- TUlipC++
ROS Support
- AlexBotNo
- TUlipNo
Open API
- AlexBotNo
- TUlipNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlexBotcommercial
- TUlipresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlexBot$4,298
- TUlip$30,000
Price Tier
- AlexBotunder_50k
- TUlip50k_150k
Pricing Model
- AlexBotoutright purchase
- TUlipoutright purchase
Applications
- AlexBothumanoid service robot
- TUlipresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,298 | $30,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1700 mm | 130 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 65 kg | 25 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 0.4 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | uneven terrain |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 5 | 12 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 1 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX | 1 GHz single board computer |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming (values differ) | open-source | Xenomai Linux OS, RoboFrame middleware |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C | C++ |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,298 | $30,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 50k_150k |
| Pricing Model | outright purchase | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | humanoid service robot | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes AlexBot and TUlip?
AlexBot is made by Shanghai Chuangwang Industrial Co., Ltd, based in CN. TUlip is made by Delft University of Technology.
When were AlexBot and TUlip launched?
AlexBot launched in 2024. TUlip launched in 2008.
How much does AlexBot cost compared to TUlip?
AlexBot is listed at $4,298. TUlip is listed at $30,000.
How do AlexBot and TUlip compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AlexBot scores 56/100. TUlip scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AlexBot and TUlip 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 TUlip?
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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Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
AlexBot vs TUlip 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.