Alpha 1S vs TORO
Side-by-side comparison of Alpha 1S (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) and TORO (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Alpha 1SChina
- TOROGermany
Year First Available
- Alpha 1S2013
- TORO2013
Verified Deployments
- Alpha 1S0 Deployments
- TORO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Alpha 1S$3,999
- TOROContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Availability Status
- Alpha 1SACTIVE
- TOROACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Alpha 1S59 mm
- TORO174 mm
Weight
- Alpha 1S4 kg
- TORO76 kg
Mobility Type
- Alpha 1Sbipedal
- TORObipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Alpha 1Sservice humanoid
- TOROresearch platform
Walking Speed
- Alpha 1S—
- TORO0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Alpha 1S—
- TOROdynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Alpha 1SNo
- TOROdemo only
Terrain
- Alpha 1Sflat indoor
- TOROflat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Alpha 1S—
- TORO10 kg
Total DOF
- Alpha 1S20
- TORO39
Arm DOF
- Alpha 1S3
- TORO6
Hand DOF
- Alpha 1S—
- TORO6
Bimanual Coordination
- Alpha 1SNo
- TORO—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Alpha 1SRM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz
- TOROTwo Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head
VLM Capable
- Alpha 1SNo
- TORO—
Foundation Models
- Alpha 1Sfalse
- TORO—
Imitation Learning
- Alpha 1SNo
- TORO—
Programming
- Alpha 1Smodular programming
- TORO—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Alpha 1S1 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Battery Swap
- Alpha 1SNo
- TORO—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Alpha 1S—
- TOROYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Alpha 1SChinese
- TORO—
ROS Support
- Alpha 1SNo
- TOROros2 community
Open API
- Alpha 1SNo
- TORO—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Alpha 1Scommercial
- TOROprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Alpha 1S$3,999
- TOROContact for quote
Price Tier
- Alpha 1S40-80K
- TORO—
Pricing Model
- Alpha 1Spurchase
- TORO—
Applications
- Alpha 1S娱乐
- TOROassembly, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available | 2013 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,999 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | 1 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 59 mm | 174 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 4 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | service humanoid | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 39 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RM 32位 Cortex-A7 CPU: 900MHz | Two Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | modular programming | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 1 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Chinese | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,999 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | 娱乐 | assembly, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, 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 Alpha 1S and TORO?
Alpha 1S is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN. TORO is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were Alpha 1S and TORO launched?
Alpha 1S launched in 2013. TORO launched in 2013.
How do Alpha 1S and TORO compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Alpha 1S scores 38/100. TORO scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Alpha 1S and TORO 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 TORO?
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 TORO 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.