Athlete vs REEM-C
Side-by-side comparison of Athlete (Noetix Robotics) and REEM-C (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AthleteChina
- REEM-CSpain
Year First Available
- Athlete2025
- REEM-C2013
Verified Deployments
- Athlete0 Deployments
- REEM-C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Athlete$13,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Athlete2 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Availability Status
- AthleteACTIVE
- REEM-CACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Athlete118 mm
- REEM-C165 mm
Weight
- Athlete30 kg
- REEM-C80 kg
Mobility Type
- Athletebipedal
- REEM-Cbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Athletefull bipedal
- REEM-Cfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Athlete1.2 m/s
- REEM-C0.7 m/s
Running Capable
- Athleterun capable
- REEM-C—
Stair Climbing
- Athlete—
- REEM-CYes
Terrain
- Athleteflat indoor
- REEM-Cflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Athlete5 kg
- REEM-C1 kg
Total DOF
- Athlete18
- REEM-C44
Arm DOF
- Athlete4
- REEM-C7
Hand DOF
- Athlete—
- REEM-C19
Bimanual Coordination
- Athlete—
- REEM-CNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Athlete6 TOPS
- REEM-CDual i7 computers
Compute Platform
- AthleteNVIDIA Jetson Orin
- REEM-C—
VLM Capable
- Athlete—
- REEM-CNo
Foundation Models
- Athlete—
- REEM-Cfalse
Imitation Learning
- AthleteYes
- REEM-CNo
Programming
- Athletevisual_block, teleoperation
- REEM-CSDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Athlete1 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Charging Method
- Athletemanual swap
- REEM-C—
Battery Swap
- AthleteYes
- REEM-CNo
Avg Power Consumption
- Athlete15 W
- REEM-C—
Software
SDK Languages
- AthletePython, C++
- REEM-CC++, Python
ROS Support
- Athleteros2 community
- REEM-CYes
Open API
- AthleteYes
- REEM-CYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Athleteproduction pilot
- REEM-Cresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Athlete$13,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Price Tier
- Athlete10-20K
- REEM-C150K+
Pricing Model
- Athletepurchase
- REEM-Clease
Applications
- Athleteentertainment, research, companionship
- REEM-Cresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 118 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 80 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 18 | 44 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 19 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 6 TOPS | Dual i7 computers |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming (values differ) | visual_block, teleoperation | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 15 W | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 10-20K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | lease |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, research, companionship | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Athlete and REEM-C?
Athlete is made by Noetix Robotics, based in CN. REEM-C is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Athlete and REEM-C launched?
Athlete launched in 2025. REEM-C launched in 2013.
How much does Athlete cost compared to REEM-C?
Athlete is listed at $13,000. REEM-C is listed at $300,000.
How do Athlete and REEM-C compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Athlete scores 37/100. REEM-C scores 69/100. 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 REEM-C?
Athlete carries up to 5 kg. REEM-C carries up to 1 kg.
Are Athlete and REEM-C 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 REEM-C?
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
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
Athlete vs REEM-C 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.