Champion Model vs Robert

Q: Who makes Champion Model and Robert?

Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

Q: How do Champion Model and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

Champion Model grades AA on the Robo Index. Robert grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Q: Are Champion Model and Robert in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Champion Model and Robert?

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.

Side-by-side comparison of Champion Model (Booster Technology) and Robert (VKF Renzel) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Champion ModelAA

RobertA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Champion ModelChina
RobertSwitzerland

Year First Available

Champion Model2025
Robert—

Verified Deployments

Champion Model0 Deployments
Robert0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Champion Model2 hrs
Robert5 hrs

Availability Status

Champion ModelACTIVE
RobertACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

Champion Model30 kg
Robert0.3 kg

Height

Champion Model120 mm
Robert178 mm

Mobility Type

Champion Modelbipedal
Robertstatic

Humanoid Subtype

Champion Modelfull bipedal
Robertfull bipedal

Stair Climbing

Champion ModelNo
Robert—

Terrain

Champion Modelflat indoor
Robertindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

Champion Model4.5 kg
Robert—

Total DOF

Champion Model23
Robert—

Arm DOF

Champion Model4
Robert—

Hand DOF

Champion Model1
Robert—

Bimanual Coordination

Champion ModelNo
Robert—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
Robert—

VLM Capable

Champion ModelNo
Robert—

Foundation Models

Champion Modelfalse
Robert—

Imitation Learning

Champion ModelNo
Robert—

Programming

Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
Robertproprietary_app

Battery & Power

Runtime

Champion Model2 hrs
Robert5 hrs

Battery Swap

Champion ModelNo
Robert—

Software

SDK Languages

Champion ModelPython
Robertproprietary_app

ROS Support

Champion ModelNo
Robert—

Open API

Champion ModelYes
Robert—

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

Champion Modelcommercial
Robert—

Commercial

Price Tier

Champion Model—
Robert<10K

Pricing Model

Champion Model—
Robertpurchase

Delivery Lead Time

Champion Model—
Robert1 mo

Warranty

Champion Model1 yrs
Robert—

Applications

Champion Modeltransport
Robertconsumer_companion

	Champion ModelhumanoidBooster Technology AARobo Index	RoberthumanoidVKF Renzel ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	2 hrs	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	30 kg	0.3 kg
Height (values differ)	120 mm	178 mm
Mobility Type (values differ)	bipedal	static
Humanoid Subtype	full bipedal	full bipedal
Stair Climbing (values differ)	No	—
Terrain (values differ)	flat indoor	indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	4.5 kg	—
Total DOF (values differ)	23	—
Arm DOF (values differ)	4	—
Hand DOF (values differ)	1	—
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	No	—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	Nvidia AGX Orin	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	No	—
Foundation Models (values differ)	false	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	No	—
Programming (values differ)	Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools	proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	2 hrs	5 hrs
Battery Swap (values differ)	No	—
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python	proprietary_app
ROS Support (values differ)	No	—
Open API (values differ)	Yes	—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	commercial	—
Commercial
Price Tier (values differ)	—	<10K
Pricing Model (values differ)	—	purchase
Delivery Lead Time (values differ)	—	1 mo
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—
Applications (values differ)	transport	consumer_companion

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Champion Model	Robert
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Champion Model, Robert have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Champion Model and Robert?

Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

How do Champion Model and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

Champion Model grades AA on the Robo Index. Robert grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Champion Model and Robert 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 Champion Model and Robert?

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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Champion Model vs Robert 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.