AlphaBot 2 vs Geminoid DK
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (AI² Robotics) and Geminoid DK (Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- Geminoid DK—
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- Geminoid DK2011
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- Geminoid DK0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- Geminoid DK$165,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- Geminoid DK—
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- Geminoid DKACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AlphaBot 2—
- Geminoid DK40 kg
Height
- AlphaBot 2—
- Geminoid DK130 mm
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- Geminoid DKstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- Geminoid DKanthropomorphic torso
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- Geminoid DK—
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Geminoid DKNo
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Geminoid DKflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- Geminoid DK12
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- Geminoid DK—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- Geminoid DK—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Geminoid DKNo
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- Geminoid DK—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- Geminoid DKCustom server and control infrastructure
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- Geminoid DK—
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- Geminoid DKNo
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- Geminoid DKfalse
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- Geminoid DKNo
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- Geminoid DKnone
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- Geminoid DKteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- Geminoid DK—
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- Geminoid DK—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- Geminoid DKNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Geminoid DK—
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Geminoid DK—
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- Geminoid DK—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- Geminoid DK—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- Geminoid DKJava
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- Geminoid DKNo
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- Geminoid DKNo
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Geminoid DK—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- Geminoid DKprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- Geminoid DK$165,000 USD
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- Geminoid DK150K+
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- Geminoid DKpurchase
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- Geminoid DK—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- Geminoid DKresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $165,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | — | 130 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 12 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Alpha Brain | Custom server and control infrastructure |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz) | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Alpha Brain GOVLA | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | none |
| Programming (values differ) | VLA (Vision-Language-Action) | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, ROS2 | Java |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $165,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | purchase |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Huaxi Bio (华熙生物) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AlphaBot 2 | Geminoid DK |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $165,000 |
| Payback period | — | 39.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $85,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +52% |
AlphaBot 2 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AlphaBot 2 and Geminoid DK?
AlphaBot 2 is made by AI² Robotics, based in CN. Geminoid DK is made by Kokoro, Ishiguro Lab, ATR, Aalborg University.
When were AlphaBot 2 and Geminoid DK launched?
AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025. Geminoid DK launched in 2011.
How do AlphaBot 2 and Geminoid DK compare on the Robo Index?
AlphaBot 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Geminoid DK grades B. 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 AlphaBot 2 and Geminoid DK 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 AlphaBot 2 and Geminoid DK?
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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AlphaBot 2 vs Geminoid DK 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.