Armar 6 vs Tien Kung 2.0
Side-by-side comparison of Armar 6 (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and Tien Kung 2.0 (X-Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Armar 6Germany
- Tien Kung 2.0China
Year First Available
- Armar 62017
- Tien Kung 2.02024
Verified Deployments
- Armar 60 Deployments
- Tien Kung 2.00 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Armar 6$87 USD
- Tien Kung 2.0$41,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Armar 62 hrs
- Tien Kung 2.02.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Armar 6ACTIVE
- Tien Kung 2.0ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Armar 6192 mm
- Tien Kung 2.0160 mm
Weight
- Armar 6150 kg
- Tien Kung 2.050 kg
Mobility Type
- Armar 6bipedal
- Tien Kung 2.0bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Armar 6full bipedal
- Tien Kung 2.0full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Armar 63.6 m/s
- Tien Kung 2.01.7 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Armar 6No
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Terrain
- Armar 6flat indoor
- Tien Kung 2.0flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Armar 610 kg
- Tien Kung 2.010 kg
Total DOF
- Armar 627
- Tien Kung 2.020
Arm DOF
- Armar 68
- Tien Kung 2.07
Hand DOF
- Armar 64
- Tien Kung 2.05
Bimanual Coordination
- Armar 6Yes
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Tool Use
- Armar 6vendor demo
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Armar 6Various computers for processing tasks
- Tien Kung 2.0Intel i7
Compute Platform
- Armar 6Intel Core i7-6700
- Tien Kung 2.0—
VLM Capable
- Armar 6No
- Tien Kung 2.0No
Foundation Models
- Armar 6false
- Tien Kung 2.0false
Imitation Learning
- Armar 6No
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Programming
- Armar 6ArmarX (custom software)
- Tien Kung 2.0ROS 2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Armar 62.5 hrs
- Tien Kung 2.08 hrs
Battery Swap
- Armar 6No
- Tien Kung 2.0No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Armar 6vision human
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Software
SDK Languages
- Armar 6Python
- Tien Kung 2.0Python, C++
ROS Support
- Armar 6No
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Open API
- Armar 6No
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Armar 6prototype
- Tien Kung 2.0commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Armar 6$87 USD
- Tien Kung 2.0$41,000 USD
Price Tier
- Armar 6<10K
- Tien Kung 2.040-80K
Pricing Model
- Armar 6capex
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Warranty
- Armar 6—
- Tien Kung 2.02 yrs
Applications
- Armar 6eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- Tien Kung 2.0research, eldercare_assistance, teleoperation
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $87 USD | $41,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 192 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 150 kg | 50 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.6 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 27 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination | Yes | Yes |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Various computers for processing tasks | Intel i7 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7-6700 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | ArmarX (custom software) | ROS 2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $87 USD | $41,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | research, eldercare_assistance, 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, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Armar 6 and Tien Kung 2.0?
Armar 6 is made by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, based in DE. Tien Kung 2.0 is made by X-Humanoid, based in CN.
When were Armar 6 and Tien Kung 2.0 launched?
Armar 6 launched in 2017. Tien Kung 2.0 launched in 2024.
How much does Armar 6 cost compared to Tien Kung 2.0?
Armar 6 is listed at $87. Tien Kung 2.0 is listed at $41,000.
How do Armar 6 and Tien Kung 2.0 compare on the Robo Index?
Armar 6 scores 100/100. Tien Kung 2.0 scores 49/100. 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 Tien Kung 2.0?
Armar 6 carries up to 10 kg. Tien Kung 2.0 carries up to 5 kg.
Are Armar 6 and Tien Kung 2.0 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 Tien Kung 2.0?
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 Tien Kung 2.0 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.