BINA48 vs TRON 1
Side-by-side comparison of BINA48 (Hanson Robotics) and TRON 1 (Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BINA48Hong Kong
- TRON 1China
Year First Available
- BINA482010
- TRON 12024
Verified Deployments
- BINA480 Deployments
- TRON 10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- TRON 1$15,000–$25,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- TRON 12 hrs
Availability Status
- BINA48ACTIVE
- TRON 1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- BINA48165 mm
- TRON 184.5 mm
Weight
- BINA4875 kg
- TRON 120 kg
Mobility Type
- BINA48static
- TRON 1hybrid
Humanoid Subtype
- BINA48anthropomorphic torso
- TRON 1research platform
Walking Speed
- BINA481.2 m/s
- TRON 11 m/s
Running Capable
- BINA48—
- TRON 1run capable
Stair Climbing
- BINA48No
- TRON 1Yes
Terrain
- BINA48indoor
- TRON 1flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- BINA4820 kg
- TRON 10 kg
Payload (Peak)
- BINA48—
- TRON 115 kg
Total DOF
- BINA4832
- TRON 119
Arm DOF
- BINA487
- TRON 17
Hand DOF
- BINA484
- TRON 10
Bimanual Coordination
- BINA48No
- TRON 1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- BINA48NVIDIA Xavier AGX
- TRON 112th Gen Intel i3/16G/512G
Compute Platform
- BINA48—
- TRON 112th Gen i3
VLM Capable
- BINA48No
- TRON 1No
Foundation Models
- BINA48—
- TRON 1false
Imitation Learning
- BINA48No
- TRON 1No
Teleoperation
- BINA48—
- TRON 1joystick
Programming
- BINA48proprietary_app
- TRON 1SDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- BINA488 hrs
- TRON 12 hrs
Battery Capacity
- BINA48—
- TRON 10.2 kWh
Charging Time
- BINA48—
- TRON 11.5 hrs
Charging Method
- BINA48—
- TRON 1tethered
Battery Swap
- BINA48No
- TRON 1Yes
Software
SDK Languages
- BINA48proprietary_app
- TRON 1Python, C++
ROS Support
- BINA48Yes
- TRON 1ros2 community
Simulation Platforms
- BINA48—
- TRON 1NVIDIA Isaac, Mujoco, Gazebo
Open API
- BINA48Yes
- TRON 1open rest
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- BINA48prototype
- TRON 1prototype
IP Rating
- BINA48IP54
- TRON 1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BINA48$100,000 USD
- TRON 1$15,000–$25,000 USD
Price Tier
- BINA4880-150K
- TRON 120-40K
Pricing Model
- BINA48purchase
- TRON 1capex
Developer Unit Price
- BINA48—
- TRON 1$15,000
Delivery Lead Time
- BINA48—
- TRON 11 mo
Warranty
- BINA482 yrs
- TRON 11 yrs
Applications
- BINA48research, teleoperation
- TRON 1research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $15,000–$25,000 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 | 84.5 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 20 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | hybrid |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 0 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 19 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 0 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Xavier AGX | 12th Gen Intel i3/16G/512G |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | 12th Gen i3 |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.2 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary_app | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 community |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac, Mujoco, Gazebo |
| 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 | $15,000–$25,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $15,000 |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | research |
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Frequently asked
Who makes BINA48 and TRON 1?
BINA48 is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. TRON 1 is made by Shenzhen LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were BINA48 and TRON 1 launched?
BINA48 launched in 2010. TRON 1 launched in 2024.
How do BINA48 and TRON 1 compare on the Robo Index?
BINA48 scores 99/100. TRON 1 scores 81/100. 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 TRON 1?
BINA48 carries up to 20 kg. TRON 1 carries up to 10 kg.
Are BINA48 and TRON 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 TRON 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 TRON 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.