ANYmal C vs Mini Cheetah

Side-by-side comparison of ANYmal C (ANYbotics AG) and Mini Cheetah (MIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ANYmal CAA

Mini CheetahB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ANYmal CSwitzerland
Mini CheetahUnited States

Year First Available

ANYmal C2016
Mini Cheetah2018

Verified Deployments

ANYmal C0 Deployments
Mini Cheetah0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

ANYmal C$120,000–$180,000 USD
Mini CheetahResearch platform

Battery / Shift Runtime

ANYmal C—
Mini Cheetah2 hrs

Availability Status

ANYmal CACTIVE
Mini CheetahACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

ANYmal C1 m/s
Mini Cheetah2.4 m/s

Autonomy Level

ANYmal C—
Mini CheetahPartially autonomous, Teleoperated

	ANYmal CquadrupedANYbotics AG AARobo Index	Mini CheetahquadrupedMIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab BRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Switzerland	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	2018
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$120,000–$180,000 USD	Research platform
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	—	2 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	1 m/s	2.4 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	Partially autonomous, Teleoperated

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	ANYmal C	Mini Cheetah
Investment	$150,000	No price
Payback period	36.0 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$100,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+67%	—

Mini Cheetah 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 ANYmal C and Mini Cheetah?

ANYmal C is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH. Mini Cheetah is made by MIT Biomimetic Robotics Lab, based in US.

When were ANYmal C and Mini Cheetah launched?

ANYmal C launched in 2016. Mini Cheetah launched in 2018.

How do ANYmal C and Mini Cheetah compare on the Robo Index?

ANYmal C grades AA on the Robo Index. Mini Cheetah grades B. 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 ANYmal C and Mini Cheetah in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ANYmal C and Mini Cheetah?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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About this comparison

ANYmal C vs Mini Cheetah compares two robots in the quadruped 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.