BINA48 vs Laborer-1
Side-by-side comparison of BINA48 (Hanson Robotics) and Laborer-1 (Wuhan Glory Road Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BINA48Hong Kong
- Laborer-1—
Year First Available
- BINA482010
- Laborer-12025
Verified Deployments
- BINA480 Deployments
- Laborer-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- Laborer-1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- Laborer-16 hrs
Availability Status
- BINA48ACTIVE
- Laborer-1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- BINA4875 kg
- Laborer-195 kg
Height
- BINA48165 mm
- Laborer-11800 mm
Mobility Type
- BINA48static
- Laborer-1—
Humanoid Subtype
- BINA48anthropomorphic torso
- Laborer-1bipedal
Walking Speed
- BINA481.2 m/s
- Laborer-11.4 m/s
Stair Climbing
- BINA48No
- Laborer-1—
Terrain
- BINA48indoor
- Laborer-1indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- BINA4820 kg
- Laborer-160 kg
Total DOF
- BINA4832
- Laborer-131
Arm DOF
- BINA487
- Laborer-17
Hand DOF
- BINA484
- Laborer-1—
Bimanual Coordination
- BINA48No
- Laborer-1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BINA48NVIDIA Xavier AGX
- Laborer-1NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- BINA48No
- Laborer-1—
Imitation Learning
- BINA48No
- Laborer-1—
Programming
- BINA48proprietary_app
- Laborer-1code_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- Laborer-16 hrs
Battery Swap
- BINA48No
- Laborer-1—
Software
SDK Languages
- BINA48proprietary_app
- Laborer-1code_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- BINA48Yes
- Laborer-1Yes
Open API
- BINA48Yes
- Laborer-1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- BINA48prototype
- Laborer-1—
IP Rating
- BINA48IP54
- Laborer-1IP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- Laborer-1Contact for quote
Price Tier
- BINA4880-150K
- Laborer-180-150K
Pricing Model
- BINA48purchase
- Laborer-1lease
Warranty
- BINA482 yrs
- Laborer-1—
Applications
- BINA48research, teleoperation
- Laborer-1industrial
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 95 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 1800 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1.4 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain | indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 60 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 31 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Xavier AGX | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app | code_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary_app | code_python, teleoperation, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | — |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier | 80-150K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | lease |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | industrial |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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 Laborer-1?
BINA48 is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Laborer-1 is made by Wuhan Glory Road Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
When were BINA48 and Laborer-1 launched?
BINA48 launched in 2010. Laborer-1 launched in 2025.
How do BINA48 and Laborer-1 compare on the Robo Index?
BINA48 scores 99/100. Laborer-1 scores 71/100. 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 Laborer-1?
BINA48 carries up to 20 kg. Laborer-1 carries up to 60 kg.
Are BINA48 and Laborer-1 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 Laborer-1?
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 Laborer-1 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.