AlphaBot 2 vs Robonaut 2
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (智平方科技) and Robonaut 2 (NASA Johnson Space Center and GM) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- Robonaut 2United States
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- Robonaut 22010
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- Robonaut 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- Robonaut 2$2,500,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- Robonaut 2—
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- Robonaut 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlphaBot 2—
- Robonaut 2101.6 mm
Weight
- AlphaBot 2—
- Robonaut 2149.7 kg
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- Robonaut 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- Robonaut 2full bipedal
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- Robonaut 2—
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Robonaut 2No
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Robonaut 2zero gravity
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlphaBot 2—
- Robonaut 29 kg
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- Robonaut 242
Arm DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- Robonaut 27
Hand DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- Robonaut 212
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- Robonaut 2—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- Robonaut 2—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Robonaut 2Yes
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- Robonaut 2—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- Robonaut 238 PowerPC processors
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- Robonaut 2—
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- Robonaut 2No
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- Robonaut 2false
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- Robonaut 2No
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- Robonaut 2—
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- Robonaut 2teleoperated
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- Robonaut 2—
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- Robonaut 2—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- Robonaut 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Robonaut 2—
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Robonaut 2—
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- Robonaut 2—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- Robonaut 2—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- Robonaut 2teleoperated
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- Robonaut 2No
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- Robonaut 2No
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- Robonaut 2—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- Robonaut 2commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AlphaBot 2Contact for quote
- Robonaut 2$2,500,000 USD
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- Robonaut 2150K+
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- Robonaut 2outright purchase
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- Robonaut 2—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- Robonaut 2space_exploration, automotive_manufacturing, hazardous_env, medical_assistance
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,500,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 101.6 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 149.7 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | zero gravity |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 9 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 42 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| 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 | 38 PowerPC processors |
| 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 | — |
| Programming (values differ) | VLA (Vision-Language-Action) | teleoperated |
| 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 | teleoperated |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | No |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $2,500,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | outright purchase |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Huaxi Bio (华熙生物) | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality | space_exploration, automotive_manufacturing, hazardous_env, medical_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Payload (Peak), 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes AlphaBot 2 and Robonaut 2?
AlphaBot 2 is made by 智平方科技, based in CN. Robonaut 2 is made by NASA Johnson Space Center and GM, based in US.
When were AlphaBot 2 and Robonaut 2 launched?
AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025. Robonaut 2 launched in 2010.
How do AlphaBot 2 and Robonaut 2 compare on the Robo Index?
AlphaBot 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Robonaut 2 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 Robonaut 2 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 Robonaut 2?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
AlphaBot 2 vs Robonaut 2 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.