BINA48 vs QTrobot RD-V2 i5
Side-by-side comparison of BINA48 (Hanson Robotics) and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 (LuxAI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BINA48Hong Kong
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Luxembourg
Year First Available
- BINA482010
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Verified Deployments
- BINA480 Deployments
- QTrobot RD-V2 i50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Availability Status
- BINA48ACTIVE
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- BINA48165 mm
- QTrobot RD-V2 i550 cm
Weight
- BINA4875 kg
- QTrobot RD-V2 i55 kg
Mobility Type
- BINA48static
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5static
Humanoid Subtype
- BINA48anthropomorphic torso
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5anthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- BINA481.2 m/s
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Stair Climbing
- BINA48No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Terrain
- BINA48indoor
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- BINA4820 kg
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Total DOF
- BINA4832
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Arm DOF
- BINA487
- QTrobot RD-V2 i53
Hand DOF
- BINA484
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Bimanual Coordination
- BINA48No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BINA48NVIDIA Xavier AGX
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- BINA48—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- BINA48No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5onboard small
Foundation Models
- BINA48—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Llama-2, Vicuna-13B
Imitation Learning
- BINA48No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Teleoperation
- BINA48—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5web_interface
Programming
- BINA48proprietary_app
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5code_python, code_ros, visual_block, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Battery Swap
- BINA48No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- BINA48—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- BINA48proprietary_app
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Python, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- BINA48Yes
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ros2 vendor
Open API
- BINA48Yes
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- BINA48—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Yes
Reliability
IP Rating
- BINA48IP54
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Deployment Maturity
- BINA48prototype
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
Price Tier
- BINA4880-150K
- QTrobot RD-V2 i510-20K
Pricing Model
- BINA48purchase
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5capex
Developer Unit Price
- BINA48—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900
Warranty
- BINA482 yrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i52 yrs
Applications
- BINA48research, teleoperation
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | Luxembourg |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $11,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 50 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 5 kg |
| Mobility Type | static | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | anthropomorphic torso | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain | indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 3 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Xavier AGX | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | onboard small |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | Llama-2, Vicuna-13B |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app | code_python, code_ros, visual_block, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary_app | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 vendor |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $11,900 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $11,900 |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | research |
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, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes BINA48 and QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
BINA48 is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 is made by LuxAI, based in LU.
How much does BINA48 cost compared to QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
BINA48 is listed at $100,000. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 is listed at $11,900.
How do BINA48 and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 compare on the Robo Index?
BINA48 scores 99/100. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 scores 58/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BINA48 and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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 QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
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
BINA48 vs QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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.