Athlete vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of Athlete (Noetix Robotics) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AthleteChina
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- Athlete2025
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- Athlete0 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Athlete$13,000
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Athlete2 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- AthleteACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Athlete118 mm
- Jules1905 mm
Weight
- Athlete30 kg
- Jules75 kg
Mobility Type
- Athletebipedal
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Athletefull bipedal
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Athlete1.2 m/s
- Jules0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- Athleterun capable
- Jules—
Terrain
- Athleteflat indoor
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Athlete5 kg
- Jules5 kg
Total DOF
- Athlete18
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- Athlete4
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- Athlete—
- Jules4
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Athlete6 TOPS
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Compute Platform
- AthleteNVIDIA Jetson Orin
- Jules—
Imitation Learning
- AthleteYes
- Jules—
Programming
- Athletevisual_block, teleoperation
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Athlete1 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Charging Method
- Athletemanual swap
- Jules—
Battery Swap
- AthleteYes
- Jules—
Avg Power Consumption
- Athlete15 W
- Jules—
Software
SDK Languages
- AthletePython, C++
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- Athleteros2 community
- JulesYes
Open API
- AthleteYes
- JulesYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Athlete—
- JulesIP54
Deployment Maturity
- Athleteproduction pilot
- Julescommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Athlete$13,000
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- Athlete10-20K
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- Athletepurchase
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- Athlete—
- Jules3 yrs
Applications
- Athleteentertainment, research, companionship
- Julesresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 118 mm | 1905 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 18 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 6 TOPS | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming (values differ) | visual_block, teleoperation | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 15 W | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, research, companionship | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, 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, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Athlete and Jules?
Athlete is made by Noetix Robotics, based in CN. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were Athlete and Jules launched?
Athlete launched in 2025. Jules launched in 2006.
How much does Athlete cost compared to Jules?
Athlete is listed at $13,000. Jules is listed at $150,000.
How do Athlete and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Athlete scores 37/100. Jules scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Athlete and Jules?
Athlete carries up to 5 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Are Athlete and Jules 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 Athlete and Jules?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
Athlete vs Jules 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.