AlphaBot 2 vs 天链人形机器人T1
Side-by-side comparison of AlphaBot 2 (AI² Robotics) and 天链人形机器人T1 (TLI Robot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AlphaBot 2China
- 天链人形机器人T1China
Year First Available
- AlphaBot 22025
- 天链人形机器人T12024
Verified Deployments
- AlphaBot 20 Deployments
- 天链人形机器人T10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Availability Status
- AlphaBot 2ACTIVE
- 天链人形机器人T1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AlphaBot 2—
- 天链人形机器人T1160 mm
Weight
- AlphaBot 2—
- 天链人形机器人T143 kg
Mobility Type
- AlphaBot 2bipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AlphaBot 2full bipedal
- 天链人形机器人T1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AlphaBot 2—
- 天链人形机器人T12.2 m/s
Running Capable
- AlphaBot 2static walk
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Stair Climbing
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Terrain
- AlphaBot 2flat indoor, uneven outdoor
- 天链人形机器人T1defense, education
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AlphaBot 2—
- 天链人形机器人T18 kg
Payload (Peak)
- AlphaBot 2—
- 天链人形机器人T116 kg
Total DOF
- AlphaBot 234
- 天链人形机器人T171
Hand DOF
- AlphaBot 2—
- 天链人形机器人T13
Arm Reach
- AlphaBot 270 cm
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Manipulation Repeatability
- AlphaBot 2±0.02 mm
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Bimanual Coordination
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Tool Use
- AlphaBot 2production validated
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Compute Platform
- AlphaBot 2ATMEGA328P-AU (8-bit AVR, 16 MHz)
- 天链人形机器人T1—
VLM Capable
- AlphaBot 2No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Foundation Models
- AlphaBot 2Alpha Brain GOVLA
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Imitation Learning
- AlphaBot 2No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Teleoperation
- AlphaBot 2none
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Programming
- AlphaBot 2VLA (Vision-Language-Action)
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AlphaBot 26 hrs
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Charging Method
- AlphaBot 2manual swap
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Battery Swap
- AlphaBot 2No
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Fall Recovery
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Human Detection Method
- AlphaBot 2multi modal
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AlphaBot 2none
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Software
SDK Languages
- AlphaBot 2Python, ROS2
- 天链人形机器人T1—
ROS Support
- AlphaBot 2ros2 vendor
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Open API
- AlphaBot 2open rest websocket
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Air-Gap Capable
- AlphaBot 2Yes
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AlphaBot 2commercial
- 天链人形机器人T1prototype
Commercial
Price Tier
- AlphaBot 2150K+
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Pricing Model
- AlphaBot 2capex, pilot_fee
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Production Pilots
- AlphaBot 2Huaxi Bio (华熙生物)
- 天链人形机器人T1—
Applications
- AlphaBot 2assembly, inspection, warehouse_transport, hospitality
- 天链人形机器人T1research, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 43 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | defense, education |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 8 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 16 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 71 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 3 |
| 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 | — |
| 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) | — |
| 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 Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | — |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| 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, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Arm 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, Price (USD), 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 | 天链人形机器人T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AlphaBot 2, 天链人形机器人T1 have 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 天链人形机器人T1?
AlphaBot 2 is made by AI² Robotics, based in CN. 天链人形机器人T1 is made by TLI Robot, based in CN.
When were AlphaBot 2 and 天链人形机器人T1 launched?
AlphaBot 2 launched in 2025. 天链人形机器人T1 launched in 2024.
How do AlphaBot 2 and 天链人形机器人T1 compare on the Robo Index?
AlphaBot 2 grades AA on the Robo Index. 天链人形机器人T1 grades A. 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 天链人形机器人T1 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 天链人形机器人T1?
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 天链人形机器人T1 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.