AR-600 vs Champion Model
Side-by-side comparison of AR-600 (Android Technologies) and Champion Model (Booster Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AR-600—
- Champion ModelChina
Year First Available
- AR-6002008
- Champion Model2025
Verified Deployments
- AR-6000 Deployments
- Champion Model0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AR-600—
- Champion Model2 hrs
Availability Status
- AR-600ACTIVE
- Champion ModelACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AR-600145 mm
- Champion Model120 mm
Weight
- AR-60065 kg
- Champion Model30 kg
Mobility Type
- AR-600bipedal
- Champion Modelbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AR-600full bipedal
- Champion Modelfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AR-6000.6 m/s
- Champion Model—
Stair Climbing
- AR-600No
- Champion ModelNo
Terrain
- AR-600indoor
- Champion Modelflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AR-600—
- Champion Model4.5 kg
Total DOF
- AR-60036
- Champion Model23
Arm DOF
- AR-60010
- Champion Model4
Hand DOF
- AR-6005
- Champion Model1
Bimanual Coordination
- AR-600No
- Champion ModelNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AR-600MediaTek MT8781 (2*A76 2.2GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz)
- Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
Compute Platform
- AR-600MediaTek MT8781
- Champion Model—
VLM Capable
- AR-600No
- Champion ModelNo
Foundation Models
- AR-600false
- Champion Modelfalse
Imitation Learning
- AR-600No
- Champion ModelNo
Programming
- AR-600custom software
- Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AR-600—
- Champion Model2 hrs
Charging Method
- AR-600manual swap
- Champion Model—
Battery Swap
- AR-600Yes
- Champion ModelNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AR-600custom software
- Champion ModelPython
ROS Support
- AR-600No
- Champion ModelNo
Open API
- AR-600No
- Champion ModelYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- AR-600IP67
- Champion Model—
Deployment Maturity
- AR-600research
- Champion Modelcommercial
Commercial
Warranty
- AR-600—
- Champion Model1 yrs
Applications
- AR-600warehouse_transport, logistics_management
- Champion Modeltransport
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 145 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 65 kg | 30 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 4.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 36 | 23 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 10 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | MediaTek MT8781 (2*A76 2.2GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz) | Nvidia AGX Orin |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | MediaTek MT8781 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | custom software | Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | custom software | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, logistics_management | transport |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, Price (USD), Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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 | AR-600 | Champion Model |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AR-600, Champion Model 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AR-600 and Champion Model?
AR-600 is made by Android Technologies. Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN.
When were AR-600 and Champion Model launched?
AR-600 launched in 2008. Champion Model launched in 2025.
How do AR-600 and Champion Model compare on the Robo Index?
AR-600 grades A on the Robo Index. Champion Model 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 AR-600 and Champion Model 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 AR-600 and Champion Model?
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
AR-600 vs Champion Model 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.