Alpha 1S vs N2
Side-by-side comparison of Alpha 1S (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) and N2 (Noetix) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Alpha 1SChina
- N2China
Year First Available
- Alpha 1S2013
- N22023
Verified Deployments
- Alpha 1S0 Deployments
- N20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Alpha 1S$3,999
- N2$21,206
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- N21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Alpha 1SACTIVE
- N2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Alpha 1S59 mm
- N2118 mm
Weight
- Alpha 1S4 kg
- N230 kg
Mobility Type
- Alpha 1Sbipedal
- N2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Alpha 1Sservice humanoid
- N2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Alpha 1S—
- N23.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Alpha 1S—
- N2run capable
Stair Climbing
- Alpha 1SNo
- N2demo only
Terrain
- Alpha 1Sflat indoor
- N2flat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Alpha 1S—
- N25 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Alpha 1S—
- N25 kg
Total DOF
- Alpha 1S20
- N218
Arm DOF
- Alpha 1S3
- N24
Hand DOF
- Alpha 1S—
- N20
Bimanual Coordination
- Alpha 1SNo
- N2independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Alpha 1SRM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz
- N26 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Alpha 1S—
- N2NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super
VLM Capable
- Alpha 1SNo
- N2none
Foundation Models
- Alpha 1Sfalse
- N2—
Imitation Learning
- Alpha 1SNo
- N2No
Programming
- Alpha 1Smodular programming
- N2code_python, code_ros, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- N21.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Alpha 1S—
- N20.3 kWh
Charging Method
- Alpha 1S—
- N2manual swap
Battery Swap
- Alpha 1SNo
- N2Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- Alpha 1S—
- N215 W
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Alpha 1S—
- N2Yes
Human Detection Method
- Alpha 1S—
- N2vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- Alpha 1SChinese
- N2Python, C++, ROS
ROS Support
- Alpha 1SNo
- N2ros2 community
Open API
- Alpha 1SNo
- N2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- Alpha 1S—
- N2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Alpha 1Scommercial
- N2beta pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Alpha 1S$3,999
- N2$21,206
Price Tier
- Alpha 1S40-80K
- N280-150K
Pricing Model
- Alpha 1Spurchase
- N2capex
Applications
- Alpha 1S娱乐
- N2education, research, hospitality
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,999 | $21,206 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 59 mm | 118 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 4 kg | 30 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | service humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 18 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 0 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz | 6 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | modular programming | code_python, code_ros, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 15 W |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Chinese | Python, C++, ROS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | beta pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,999 | $21,206 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Applications (values differ) | 娱乐 | education, research, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, 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 Alpha 1S and N2?
Alpha 1S is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN. N2 is made by Noetix, based in CN.
When were Alpha 1S and N2 launched?
Alpha 1S launched in 2013. N2 launched in 2023.
How much does Alpha 1S cost compared to N2?
Alpha 1S is listed at $3,999. N2 is listed at $21,206.
How do Alpha 1S and N2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Alpha 1S scores 38/100. N2 scores 44/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Alpha 1S and N2 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 Alpha 1S and N2?
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
Alpha 1S vs N2 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.