CW-R1 Bipedal Robot vs Joey Chaos
Side-by-side comparison of CW-R1 Bipedal Robot (Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD) and Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotChina
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
Year First Available
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2025
- Joey Chaos2008
Verified Deployments
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot0 Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Availability Status
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotACTIVE
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot121 mm
- Joey Chaos170 mm
Weight
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot25 kg
- Joey Chaos75 kg
Mobility Type
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbipedal
- Joey Chaosbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotfull bipedal
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
Running Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotstatic walk
- Joey Chaos—
Stair Climbing
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Joey Chaos—
Terrain
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotflat_indoor
- Joey Chaosboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2 kg
- Joey Chaos30 kg
Total DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot24
- Joey Chaos28
Arm DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot5
- Joey Chaos7
Hand DOF
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Joey Chaos10
Arm Reach
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot43.5 cm
- Joey Chaos—
Bimanual Coordination
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotindependent
- Joey Chaos—
Tool Use
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Joey Chaos—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot100 TOPS
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Compute Platform
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU)
- Joey Chaos—
VLM Capable
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Joey Chaos—
Imitation Learning
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmulti task
- Joey Chaos—
Teleoperation
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotjoystick, web_interface
- Joey Chaos—
Programming
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcode_python, code_ros
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Charging Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmanual swap
- Joey Chaos—
Battery Swap
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Joey Chaos—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Joey Chaos—
Fall Recovery
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
- Joey Chaos—
Human Detection Method
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotvision human
- Joey Chaos—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Joey Chaos—
Software
SDK Languages
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotPython, C++
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
- Joey ChaosYes
Simulation Platforms
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Joey Chaos—
Open API
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotopen rest
- Joey ChaosYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbeta pilot
- Joey Chaos—
IP Rating
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
- Joey ChaosIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Price Tier
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot20-40K
- Joey Chaos80-150K
Pricing Model
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcapex
- Joey Chaospurchase
Warranty
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 yrs
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
Applications
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotresearch
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,900 | $100,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 121 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 30 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 43.5 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 100 TOPS | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | beta pilot | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,900 | $100,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, teleoperation |
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Frequently asked
Who makes CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Joey Chaos?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is made by Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD, based in CN. Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Joey Chaos launched?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot launched in 2025. Joey Chaos launched in 2008.
How much does CW-R1 Bipedal Robot cost compared to Joey Chaos?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is listed at $4,900. Joey Chaos is listed at $100,000.
How do CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Joey Chaos compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot scores 46/100. Joey Chaos scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Joey Chaos?
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot carries up to 2 kg. Joey Chaos carries up to 11 kg.
Are CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Joey Chaos 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 CW-R1 Bipedal Robot and Joey Chaos?
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
CW-R1 Bipedal Robot vs Joey Chaos 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.