AlphaBot 2 vs QTrobot AI@Edge
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (AI² Robotics) and QTrobot AI@Edge (LuxAI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- QTrobot AI@EdgeLuxembourg
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- QTrobot AI@Edge0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- QTrobot AI@Edge$11,900–$19,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- QTrobot AI@EdgeACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- QTrobot AI@Edgebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- QTrobot AI@Edgefull bipedal
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- QTrobot AI@Edgeindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- QTrobot AI@EdgeNvidia Jetson AGX Orin
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- QTrobot AI@EdgeROS API, Graphical Studio
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- QTrobot AI@EdgeROS API, Graphical Studio
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- QTrobot AI@EdgeYes
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- QTrobot AI@EdgeYes
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- QTrobot AI@Edgecommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- QTrobot AI@Edge$11,900–$19,900 USD
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- QTrobot AI@Edgeunder_50k
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- QTrobot AI@Edgeoutright purchase
Warranty
- AlphaBot 2—
- QTrobot AI@Edge2 yrs
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- QTrobot AI@Edge—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- QTrobot AI@Edgeeducation, research, healthcare, eldercare_assistance
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Luxembourg |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $11,900–$19,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | — |
| 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 Orin |
| 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) | ROS API, Graphical Studio |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 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 | ROS API, Graphical Studio |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $11,900–$19,900 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | under_50k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Huaxi Bio (华熙生物) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality | education, research, healthcare, eldercare_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Height, Weight, 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
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 | QTrobot AI@Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,900 |
| Payback period | — | 3.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1472% |
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 QTrobot AI@Edge?
AlphaBot 2 is made by AI² Robotics, based in CN. QTrobot AI@Edge is made by LuxAI, based in LU.
How do AlphaBot 2 and QTrobot AI@Edge compare on the Robo Index?
AlphaBot 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. QTrobot AI@Edge grades BBB. 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 QTrobot AI@Edge 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 QTrobot AI@Edge?
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 QTrobot AI@Edge 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.