AlphaBot 2 vs PR2
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (智平方科技) and PR2 (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- PR2United States
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- PR22010
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- PR20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- PR2$400,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- PR22 hrs
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- PR2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlphaBot 2—
- PR2164.5 mm
Weight
- AlphaBot 2—
- PR2200 kg
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- PR2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- PR2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlphaBot 2—
- PR21 m/s
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- PR2—
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- PR2—
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- PR2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlphaBot 2—
- PR21.8 kg
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- PR232
Arm DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- PR27
Hand DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- PR21
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- PR2—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- PR2—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- PR2Yes
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- PR2—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- PR2Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- PR2—
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- PR2No
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- PR2—
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- PR2No
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- PR2—
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- PR2code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- PR22 hrs
Battery Capacity
- AlphaBot 2—
- PR21.3 kWh
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- PR2—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- PR2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- PR2—
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- PR2—
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- PR2—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- PR2—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- PR2Python
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- PR2ros1 community
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- PR2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- PR2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- PR2research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- PR2$400,000 USD
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- PR2<10K
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- PR2—
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- PR2—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- PR2research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $400,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 164.5 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 200 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1.8 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | Yes | Yes |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Alpha Brain | Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz) | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | Alpha Brain GOVLA | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | VLA (Vision-Language-Action) | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.3 kWh |
| 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 | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | ros1 community |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $400,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | — |
| 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: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes AlphaBot 2 and PR2?
AlphaBot 2 is made by 智平方科技, based in CN. PR2 is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
When were AlphaBot 2 and PR2 launched?
AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025. PR2 launched in 2010.
How do AlphaBot 2 and PR2 compare on the Robo Index?
AlphaBot 2 scores 43/100. PR2 scores 99/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AlphaBot 2 and PR2 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 PR2?
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 PR2 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.