AR-600 vs Robert

Q: Who makes AR-600 and Robert?

AR-600 is made by Android Technologies. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

Q: How do AR-600 and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

AR-600 grades A on the Robo Index. Robert 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.

Q: Are AR-600 and Robert in the same category?

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

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AR-600 and Robert?

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.

Side-by-side comparison of AR-600 (Android Technologies) and Robert (VKF Renzel) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AR-600A

RobertA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AR-600—
RobertSwitzerland

Year First Available

AR-6002008
Robert—

Verified Deployments

AR-6000 Deployments
Robert0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

AR-600—
Robert5 hrs

Availability Status

AR-600ACTIVE
RobertACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

AR-600145 mm
Robert178 mm

Weight

AR-60065 kg
Robert0.3 kg

Mobility Type

AR-600bipedal
Robertstatic

Humanoid Subtype

AR-600full bipedal
Robertfull bipedal

Walking Speed

AR-6000.6 m/s
Robert—

Stair Climbing

AR-600No
Robert—

Terrain

AR-600indoor
Robertindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Total DOF

AR-60036
Robert—

Arm DOF

AR-60010
Robert—

Hand DOF

AR-6005
Robert—

Bimanual Coordination

AR-600No
Robert—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

AR-600MediaTek MT8781 (2*A76 2.2GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz)
Robert—

Compute Platform

AR-600MediaTek MT8781
Robert—

VLM Capable

AR-600No
Robert—

Foundation Models

AR-600false
Robert—

Imitation Learning

AR-600No
Robert—

Programming

AR-600custom software
Robertproprietary_app

Battery & Power

Runtime

AR-600—
Robert5 hrs

Charging Method

AR-600manual swap
Robert—

Battery Swap

AR-600Yes
Robert—

Software

SDK Languages

AR-600custom software
Robertproprietary_app

ROS Support

AR-600No
Robert—

Open API

AR-600No
Robert—

Reliability

IP Rating

AR-600IP67
Robert—

Deployment Maturity

AR-600research
Robert—

Commercial

Price Tier

AR-600—
Robert<10K

Pricing Model

AR-600—
Robertpurchase

Delivery Lead Time

AR-600—
Robert1 mo

Applications

AR-600warehouse_transport, logistics_management
Robertconsumer_companion

	AR-600humanoidAndroid Technologies ARobo Index	RoberthumanoidVKF Renzel ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2008	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	—	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	145 mm	178 mm
Weight (values differ)	65 kg	0.3 kg
Mobility Type (values differ)	bipedal	static
Humanoid Subtype	full bipedal	full bipedal
Walking Speed (values differ)	0.6 m/s	—
Stair Climbing (values differ)	No	—
Terrain	indoor	indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF (values differ)	36	—
Arm DOF (values differ)	10	—
Hand DOF (values differ)	5	—
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	No	—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	MediaTek MT8781 (2A76 2.2GHz+6A55 2.0GHz)	—
Compute Platform (values differ)	MediaTek MT8781	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	No	—
Foundation Models (values differ)	false	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	No	—
Programming (values differ)	custom software	proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	—	5 hrs
Charging Method (values differ)	manual swap	—
Battery Swap (values differ)	Yes	—
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	custom software	proprietary_app
ROS Support (values differ)	No	—
Open API (values differ)	No	—
Reliability
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	IP67	—
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	research	—
Commercial
Price Tier (values differ)	—	<10K
Pricing Model (values differ)	—	purchase
Delivery Lead Time (values differ)	—	1 mo
Applications (values differ)	warehouse_transport, logistics_management	consumer_companion

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Running Capable, Payload, 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), RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Warranty, Production Pilots

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	AR-600	Robert
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

AR-600, Robert 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 AR-600 and Robert?

AR-600 is made by Android Technologies. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

How do AR-600 and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

AR-600 grades A on the Robo Index. Robert 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 AR-600 and Robert 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 Robert?

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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AR-600 vs Robert 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.