Armar 6 vs Xiaomi CyberOne V2
Side-by-side comparison of Armar 6 (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and Xiaomi CyberOne V2 (Xiaomi) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Armar 6Germany
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2China
Year First Available
- Armar 62017
- Xiaomi CyberOne V22026
Verified Deployments
- Armar 60 Deployments
- Xiaomi CyberOne V20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Armar 6$87 USD
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Armar 62 hrs
- Xiaomi CyberOne V21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Armar 6ACTIVE
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Armar 6192 mm
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2177 mm
Weight
- Armar 6150 kg
- Xiaomi CyberOne V252 kg
Mobility Type
- Armar 6bipedal
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Armar 6full bipedal
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Armar 63.6 m/s
- Xiaomi CyberOne V21 m/s
Running Capable
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2run capable
Stair Climbing
- Armar 6No
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2demo only
Terrain
- Armar 6flat indoor
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Armar 610 kg
- Xiaomi CyberOne V23 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V215 kg
Total DOF
- Armar 627
- Xiaomi CyberOne V221
Arm DOF
- Armar 68
- Xiaomi CyberOne V27
Hand DOF
- Armar 64
- Xiaomi CyberOne V227
Arm Reach
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V280 cm
Grip Strength
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2200 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2±0.1 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Armar 6Yes
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2full bimanual
Tool Use
- Armar 6vendor demo
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Armar 6Various computers for processing tasks
- Xiaomi CyberOne V221 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Armar 6Intel Core i7-6700
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2custom AI compute platform
VLM Capable
- Armar 6No
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2onboard small
Foundation Models
- Armar 6false
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2RT-X, OpenVLA
Imitation Learning
- Armar 6No
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2multi task
Teleoperation
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2web_interface
Programming
- Armar 6ArmarX (custom software)
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2programming_by_demonstration
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Armar 62.5 hrs
- Xiaomi CyberOne V21.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V22.5 kWh
Charging Time
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V21.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2tethered
Battery Swap
- Armar 6No
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2300 W
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2Yes
Fall Recovery
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2Yes
Fall Detection Response
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2100 ms
Emergency Stops
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V22
Human Detection Method
- Armar 6vision human
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- Armar 6Python
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2Python, ROS2
ROS Support
- Armar 6No
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2NVIDIA Isaac Sim
Open API
- Armar 6No
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2Yes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2IP54
Task Success Rate
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V295 %
Deployment Maturity
- Armar 6prototype
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2prototype
Noise Level
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V250 dB
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Armar 6$87 USD
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- Armar 6<10K
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2150K+
RaaS / Month
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2$2,000
Pricing Model
- Armar 6capex
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2capex, raas
Developer Unit Price
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2$100,000
Delivery Lead Time
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V23 mo
Warranty
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V22 yrs
Production Pilots
- Armar 6—
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2LuxuryHotelChain, TechUniversity
Applications
- Armar 6eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- Xiaomi CyberOne V2research, interactive_ai
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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 | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 192 mm | 177 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 150 kg | 52 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 | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 3 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 27 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 27 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 200 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Various computers for processing tasks | 21 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7-6700 | custom AI compute platform |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | onboard small |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | RT-X, OpenVLA |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | ArmarX (custom software) | programming_by_demonstration |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.5 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 300 W |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Detection Response (values differ) | — | 100 ms |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | — | 95 % |
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 50 dB |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $87 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 150K+ |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $2,000 |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | capex, raas |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $100,000 |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | LuxuryHotelChain, TechUniversity |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | research, interactive_ai |
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Armar 6 and Xiaomi CyberOne V2?
Armar 6 is made by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, based in DE. Xiaomi CyberOne V2 is made by Xiaomi, based in CN.
When were Armar 6 and Xiaomi CyberOne V2 launched?
Armar 6 launched in 2017. Xiaomi CyberOne V2 launched in 2026.
How much does Armar 6 cost compared to Xiaomi CyberOne V2?
Armar 6 is listed at $87. Xiaomi CyberOne V2 is listed at $150,000.
How do Armar 6 and Xiaomi CyberOne V2 compare on the Robo Index?
Armar 6 scores 100/100. Xiaomi CyberOne V2 scores 98/100. 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 Xiaomi CyberOne V2?
Armar 6 carries up to 10 kg. Xiaomi CyberOne V2 carries up to 3 kg.
Are Armar 6 and Xiaomi CyberOne V2 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 Xiaomi CyberOne V2?
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 Xiaomi CyberOne V2 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.