BINA48 vs K2 Bumblebee
Side-by-side comparison of BINA48 (Hanson Robotics) and K2 Bumblebee (Kepler Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BINA48Hong Kong
- K2 BumblebeeChina
Year First Available
- BINA482010
- K2 Bumblebee—
Verified Deployments
- BINA480 Deployments
- K2 Bumblebee0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BINA48$100,000
- K2 BumblebeeContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- K2 Bumblebee8 hrs
Availability Status
- BINA48ACTIVE
- K2 BumblebeeACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- BINA4875 kg
- K2 Bumblebee75 kg
Height
- BINA48165 mm
- K2 Bumblebee175 mm
Mobility Type
- BINA48static
- K2 Bumblebeebipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- BINA48anthropomorphic torso
- K2 Bumblebeefull bipedal
Walking Speed
- BINA481.2 m/s
- K2 Bumblebee—
Stair Climbing
- BINA48No
- K2 Bumblebee—
Terrain
- BINA48indoor
- K2 Bumblebeestructured environments
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- BINA4820 kg
- K2 Bumblebee15 kg
Total DOF
- BINA4832
- K2 Bumblebee52
Arm DOF
- BINA487
- K2 Bumblebee11
Hand DOF
- BINA484
- K2 Bumblebee11
Bimanual Coordination
- BINA48No
- K2 Bumblebee—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BINA48NVIDIA Xavier AGX
- K2 Bumblebee100 TOPS
VLM Capable
- BINA48No
- K2 Bumblebee—
Imitation Learning
- BINA48No
- K2 BumblebeeYes
Programming
- BINA48proprietary_app
- K2 Bumblebeecloud-based cognitive model
Battery & Power
Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- K2 Bumblebee8 hrs
Battery Swap
- BINA48No
- K2 Bumblebee—
Software
SDK Languages
- BINA48proprietary_app
- K2 Bumblebeecloud-based cognitive model
ROS Support
- BINA48Yes
- K2 Bumblebee—
Open API
- BINA48Yes
- K2 Bumblebee—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- BINA48prototype
- K2 Bumblebeeproduction pilot
IP Rating
- BINA48IP54
- K2 Bumblebee—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BINA48$100,000
- K2 BumblebeeContact for quote
Price Tier
- BINA4880-150K
- K2 Bumblebee—
Pricing Model
- BINA48purchase
- K2 Bumblebeecapex
Warranty
- BINA482 yrs
- K2 Bumblebee—
Applications
- BINA48research, teleoperation
- K2 Bumblebeelogistics_handling, manufacturing_assembly, research_development
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 75 kg | 75 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | structured environments |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 52 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 11 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 11 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Xavier AGX | 100 TOPS |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app | cloud-based cognitive model |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary_app | cloud-based cognitive model |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | logistics_handling, manufacturing_assembly, research_development |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, 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 BINA48 and K2 Bumblebee?
BINA48 is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. K2 Bumblebee is made by Kepler Robotics, based in CN.
How do BINA48 and K2 Bumblebee compare on the Robo Index?
BINA48 scores 99/100. K2 Bumblebee scores 26/100. 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 K2 Bumblebee?
BINA48 carries up to 20 kg. K2 Bumblebee carries up to 15 kg.
Are BINA48 and K2 Bumblebee 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 K2 Bumblebee?
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 K2 Bumblebee 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.