DR860-R2 vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of DR860-R2 (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DR860-R2—
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- DR860-R2—
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- DR860-R20 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DR860-R2$19,143
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DR860-R22 hrs
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- DR860-R2ACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- DR860-R2—
- Jules1905 mm
Weight
- DR860-R219.6 kg
- Jules75 kg
Mobility Type
- DR860-R2static
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- DR860-R2full bipedal
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- DR860-R2—
- Jules0.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- DR860-R2No
- Jules—
Terrain
- DR860-R2factory, healthcare, research, education, retail
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- DR860-R26 kg
- Jules5 kg
Total DOF
- DR860-R214
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- DR860-R27
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- DR860-R2—
- Jules4
Arm Reach
- DR860-R2860 cm
- Jules—
Bimanual Coordination
- DR860-R2Yes
- Jules—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- DR860-R2X86 Architecture, Linux Real-Time Operating System
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- DR860-R2No
- Jules—
Foundation Models
- DR860-R2false
- Jules—
Imitation Learning
- DR860-R2No
- Jules—
Programming
- DR860-R2Graphical user interface on an 8-inch touchscreen teach pendant
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- DR860-R2—
- Jules2 hrs
Battery Swap
- DR860-R2No
- Jules—
Software
SDK Languages
- DR860-R2Graphical user interface on an 8-inch touchscreen teach pendant
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- DR860-R2No
- JulesYes
Open API
- DR860-R2No
- JulesYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- DR860-R2commercial
- Julescommercial
IP Rating
- DR860-R2IP54
- JulesIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DR860-R2$19,143
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- DR860-R220-40K
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- DR860-R2purchase
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- DR860-R21 yrs
- Jules3 yrs
Applications
- DR860-R2assembly
- Julesresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $19,143 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 1905 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 19.6 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | factory, healthcare, research, education, retail | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 6 kg | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 14 | 28 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 860 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | X86 Architecture, Linux Real-Time Operating System | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Graphical user interface on an 8-inch touchscreen teach pendant | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Graphical user interface on an 8-inch touchscreen teach pendant | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,143 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes DR860-R2 and Jules?
DR860-R2 is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
How much does DR860-R2 cost compared to Jules?
DR860-R2 is listed at $19,143. Jules is listed at $150,000.
How do DR860-R2 and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DR860-R2 scores 46/100. Jules 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 DR860-R2 and Jules?
DR860-R2 carries up to 20 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Are DR860-R2 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 DR860-R2 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
DR860-R2 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.