Armar 6 vs Joey Chaos
Side-by-side comparison of Armar 6 (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Armar 6Germany
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
Year First Available
- Armar 62017
- Joey Chaos2008
Verified Deployments
- Armar 60 Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Armar 6$87
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Armar 62.5 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Availability Status
- Armar 6ACTIVE
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Armar 6240 mm
- Joey Chaos170 mm
Weight
- Armar 6150 kg
- Joey Chaos75 kg
Mobility Type
- Armar 6bipedal
- Joey Chaosbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Armar 6full bipedal
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Armar 63.6 m/s
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Armar 6No
- Joey Chaos—
Terrain
- Armar 6flat indoor
- Joey Chaosboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Armar 6—
- Joey Chaos30 kg
Total DOF
- Armar 663
- Joey Chaos28
Arm DOF
- Armar 68
- Joey Chaos7
Hand DOF
- Armar 64
- Joey Chaos10
Bimanual Coordination
- Armar 6Yes
- Joey Chaos—
Tool Use
- Armar 6vendor demo
- Joey Chaos—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Armar 6Various computers for processing tasks
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- Armar 6No
- Joey Chaos—
Foundation Models
- Armar 6false
- Joey Chaos—
Imitation Learning
- Armar 6No
- Joey Chaos—
Programming
- Armar 6ArmarX (custom software)
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Armar 62.5 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Armar 6No
- Joey Chaos—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Armar 6vision human
- Joey Chaos—
Software
SDK Languages
- Armar 6Python
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- Armar 6No
- Joey ChaosYes
Open API
- Armar 6No
- Joey ChaosYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Armar 6—
- Joey ChaosIP54
Deployment Maturity
- Armar 6prototype
- Joey Chaos—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Armar 6$87
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Price Tier
- Armar 6<10K
- Joey Chaos80-150K
Pricing Model
- Armar 6capex
- Joey Chaospurchase
Warranty
- Armar 6—
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
Applications
- Armar 6eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $87 | $100,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 240 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 150 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 63 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 10 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Various computers for processing tasks | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | ArmarX (custom software) | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $87 | $100,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Armar 6 and Joey Chaos?
Armar 6 is made by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, based in DE. Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were Armar 6 and Joey Chaos launched?
Armar 6 launched in 2017. Joey Chaos launched in 2008.
How much does Armar 6 cost compared to Joey Chaos?
Armar 6 is listed at $87. Joey Chaos is listed at $100,000.
How do Armar 6 and Joey Chaos compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Armar 6 scores 22/100. Joey Chaos scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Armar 6 and Joey Chaos 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 Joey Chaos?
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 Joey Chaos 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.