Armar 6 vs Elf 3 Humanoid Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Armar 6 (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot (BXI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Armar 6Germany
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotChina
Year First Available
- Armar 62017
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot2026
Verified Deployments
- Armar 60 Deployments
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Armar 6$87 USD
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot$36,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Armar 62 hrs
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot2 hrs
Availability Status
- Armar 6ACTIVE
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Armar 6192 mm
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot145 mm
Weight
- Armar 6150 kg
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot37 kg
Mobility Type
- Armar 6bipedal
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Armar 6full bipedal
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Armar 63.6 m/s
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot1 m/s
Running Capable
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotrun capable
Stair Climbing
- Armar 6No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Terrain
- Armar 6flat indoor
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Armar 610 kg
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot10 kg
Total DOF
- Armar 627
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot41
Arm DOF
- Armar 68
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot7
Hand DOF
- Armar 64
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot—
Arm Reach
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot48 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Armar 6Yes
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotindependent
Tool Use
- Armar 6vendor demo
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Armar 6Various computers for processing tasks
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotIntel i7 CPU
Compute Platform
- Armar 6Intel Core i7-6700
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotIntel i7 CPU + optional NVIDIA Jetson
VLM Capable
- Armar 6No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Foundation Models
- Armar 6false
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot—
Imitation Learning
- Armar 6No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Teleoperation
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotjoystick, web_interface
Programming
- Armar 6ArmarX (custom software)
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotcode_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Armar 62.5 hrs
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot2 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot0.5 kWh
Charging Time
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot4 hrs
Charging Method
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotmanual swap
Battery Swap
- Armar 6No
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotYes
Avg Power Consumption
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot28 W
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotYes
Fall Recovery
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotYes
Human Detection Method
- Armar 6vision human
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Software
SDK Languages
- Armar 6Python
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotROS1
ROS Support
- Armar 6No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotros1 community
Simulation Platforms
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotMuJoCo
Open API
- Armar 6No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotopen rest
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Armar 6prototype
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Armar 6$87 USD
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot$36,000 USD
Price Tier
- Armar 6<10K
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot20-40K
Pricing Model
- Armar 6capex
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotcapex
Delivery Lead Time
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot1 mo
Warranty
- Armar 6—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot1 yrs
Applications
- Armar 6eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $87 USD | $36,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 192 mm | 145 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 150 kg | 37 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.6 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 27 | 41 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 48 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Various computers for processing tasks | Intel i7 CPU |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7-6700 | Intel i7 CPU + optional NVIDIA Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | none |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick, web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | ArmarX (custom software) | code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.5 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 28 W |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | ROS1 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros1 community |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | MuJoCo |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $87 USD | $36,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Armar 6 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
Armar 6 is made by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, based in DE. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot is made by BXI Robotics, based in CN.
When were Armar 6 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot launched?
Armar 6 launched in 2017. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot launched in 2026.
How much does Armar 6 cost compared to Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
Armar 6 is listed at $87. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot is listed at $36,000.
How do Armar 6 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Armar 6 scores 100/100. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot scores 95/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Armar 6 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
Armar 6 carries up to 10 kg. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot carries up to 5 kg.
Are Armar 6 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot 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 Armar 6 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
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
Armar 6 vs Elf 3 Humanoid Robot 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.