AlphaBot 2 vs Joey Chaos
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (AI² Robotics) and Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- Joey Chaos2008
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- Joey Chaos$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey Chaos170 mm
Weight
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey Chaos75 kg
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- Joey Chaosbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- Joey Chaos—
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Joey Chaos—
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Joey Chaosboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey Chaos30 kg
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- Joey Chaos28
Arm DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey Chaos7
Hand DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey Chaos10
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- Joey Chaos—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- Joey Chaos—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Joey Chaos—
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- Joey Chaos—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- Joey Chaos—
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- Joey Chaos—
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- Joey Chaos—
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- Joey Chaos—
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- Joey Chaos—
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- Joey Chaos—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- Joey Chaos—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Joey Chaos—
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Joey Chaos—
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- Joey Chaos—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- Joey Chaos—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- Joey ChaosYes
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- Joey ChaosYes
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Joey Chaos—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- Joey Chaos—
IP Rating
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey ChaosIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- Joey Chaos$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- Joey Chaos80-150K
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- Joey Chaospurchase
Warranty
- AlphaBot 2—
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- Joey Chaos—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Alpha Brain | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Alpha Brain GOVLA | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | VLA (Vision-Language-Action) | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | 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 | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Huaxi Bio (华熙生物) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
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 | Joey Chaos |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $100,000 |
| Payback period | — | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +150% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AlphaBot 2 and Joey Chaos?
AlphaBot 2 is made by AI² Robotics, based in CN. Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were AlphaBot 2 and Joey Chaos launched?
AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025. Joey Chaos launched in 2008.
How do AlphaBot 2 and Joey Chaos compare on the Robo Index?
AlphaBot 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Joey Chaos grades AA. 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 Joey Chaos 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 Joey Chaos?
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
AlphaBot 2 vs Joey Chaos 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.