BINA48 vs Elf 3 Humanoid Robot
Side-by-side comparison of BINA48 (Hanson Robotics) and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot (BXI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BINA48Hong Kong
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotChina
Year First Available
- BINA482010
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot2026
Verified Deployments
- BINA480 Deployments
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot$36,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot2 hrs
Availability Status
- BINA48ACTIVE
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- BINA48165 mm
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot145 mm
Weight
- BINA4875 kg
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot37 kg
Mobility Type
- BINA48static
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- BINA48anthropomorphic torso
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- BINA481.2 m/s
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot1 m/s
Running Capable
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotrun capable
Stair Climbing
- BINA48No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Terrain
- BINA48indoor
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- BINA4820 kg
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot10 kg
Total DOF
- BINA4832
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot41
Arm DOF
- BINA487
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot7
Hand DOF
- BINA484
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot—
Arm Reach
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot48 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- BINA48No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotindependent
Tool Use
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BINA48NVIDIA Xavier AGX
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotIntel i7 CPU
Compute Platform
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotIntel i7 CPU + optional NVIDIA Jetson
VLM Capable
- BINA48No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Imitation Learning
- BINA48No
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Teleoperation
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotjoystick, web_interface
Programming
- BINA48proprietary_app
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotcode_python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot2 hrs
Battery Capacity
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot0.5 kWh
Charging Time
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot4 hrs
Charging Method
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotmanual swap
Battery Swap
- BINA48No
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotYes
Avg Power Consumption
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot28 W
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotYes
Fall Recovery
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotYes
Human Detection Method
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotmulti modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotnone
Software
SDK Languages
- BINA48proprietary_app
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotROS1
ROS Support
- BINA48Yes
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotros1 community
Simulation Platforms
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid RobotMuJoCo
Open API
- BINA48Yes
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotopen rest
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- BINA48prototype
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotprototype
IP Rating
- BINA48IP54
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot$36,000 USD
Price Tier
- BINA4880-150K
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot20-40K
Pricing Model
- BINA48purchase
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotcapex
Delivery Lead Time
- BINA48—
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot1 mo
Warranty
- BINA482 yrs
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robot1 yrs
Applications
- BINA48research, teleoperation
- Elf 3 Humanoid Robotresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $36,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 145 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 37 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 41 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 48 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Xavier AGX | Intel i7 CPU |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel i7 CPU + optional NVIDIA Jetson |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | none |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick, web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app | code_python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.5 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 28 W |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary_app | ROS1 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros1 community |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | MuJoCo |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | open rest |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $36,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | research |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Foundation Models, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes BINA48 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
BINA48 is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot is made by BXI Robotics, based in CN.
When were BINA48 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot launched?
BINA48 launched in 2010. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot launched in 2026.
How much does BINA48 cost compared to Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
BINA48 is listed at $100,000. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot is listed at $36,000.
How do BINA48 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot compare on the Robo Index?
BINA48 scores 99/100. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot scores 95/100. 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 BINA48 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
BINA48 carries up to 20 kg. Elf 3 Humanoid Robot carries up to 5 kg.
Are BINA48 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot 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 BINA48 and Elf 3 Humanoid Robot?
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
BINA48 vs Elf 3 Humanoid Robot 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.