CHARLI vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of CHARLI (UCLA and RoMeLa) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CHARLIUnited States
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- CHARLI2011
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- CHARLI0 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CHARLIContact for quote
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CHARLI0.5 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- CHARLIACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CHARLI141 mm
- Jules1905 mm
Weight
- CHARLI12.1 kg
- Jules75 kg
Mobility Type
- CHARLIbipedal
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CHARLIfull bipedal
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- CHARLI2.1 m/s
- Jules0.3 m/s
Running Capable
- CHARLIdynamic walk
- Jules—
Stair Climbing
- CHARLINo
- Jules—
Terrain
- CHARLIrough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CHARLI—
- Jules5 kg
Total DOF
- CHARLI20
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- CHARLI4
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- CHARLI1
- Jules4
Bimanual Coordination
- CHARLINo
- Jules—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CHARLISingle-board computer with 1.6 GHz Intel Atom CPU
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- CHARLINo
- Jules—
Foundation Models
- CHARLIfalse
- Jules—
Imitation Learning
- CHARLINo
- Jules—
Programming
- CHARLIUbuntu Linux OS and custom operation and control program coded in C++
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CHARLI0.5 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Battery Swap
- CHARLINo
- Jules—
Software
SDK Languages
- CHARLIC++
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- CHARLINo
- JulesYes
Open API
- CHARLINo
- JulesYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CHARLIprototype
- Julescommercial
IP Rating
- CHARLI—
- JulesIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CHARLIContact for quote
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- CHARLI—
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- CHARLI—
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- CHARLI—
- Jules3 yrs
Production Pilots
- CHARLIRoboCup
- Jules—
Applications
- CHARLIresearch
- Julesresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 141 mm | 1905 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 12.1 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | rough_indoor, outdoor_unstructured | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Single-board computer with 1.6 GHz Intel Atom CPU | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Ubuntu Linux OS and custom operation and control program coded in C++ | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C++ | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | RoboCup | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CHARLI and Jules?
CHARLI is made by UCLA and RoMeLa, based in US. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were CHARLI and Jules launched?
CHARLI launched in 2011. Jules launched in 2006.
How do CHARLI and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CHARLI scores 17/100. Jules scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CHARLI and Jules 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 CHARLI and Jules?
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
CHARLI vs Jules 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.