Elf-Iridium vs Joey Chaos
Side-by-side comparison of Elf-Iridium (AheadForm) and Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
Year First Available
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos2008
Verified Deployments
- Elf-Iridium0 Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Elf-IridiumContact for quote
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Availability Status
- Elf-IridiumACTIVE
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos170 mm
Weight
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos75 kg
Mobility Type
- Elf-Iridiumstatic
- Joey Chaosbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Elf-Iridiumother
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey Chaos—
Terrain
- Elf-Iridiumflat_indoor
- Joey Chaosboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos30 kg
Total DOF
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos28
Arm DOF
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos7
Hand DOF
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos10
Bimanual Coordination
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey Chaos—
Tool Use
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey Chaos—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey Chaos—
Imitation Learning
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey Chaos—
Programming
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Elf-IridiumYes
- Joey Chaos—
Fall Recovery
- Elf-IridiumYes
- Joey Chaos—
Human Detection Method
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey Chaos—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey Chaos—
Software
SDK Languages
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- Elf-Iridiumnone
- Joey ChaosYes
Open API
- Elf-Iridiumclosed
- Joey ChaosYes
Air-Gap Capable
- Elf-IridiumYes
- Joey Chaos—
Reliability
IP Rating
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey ChaosIP54
Deployment Maturity
- Elf-Iridiumprototype
- Joey Chaos—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Elf-IridiumContact for quote
- Joey Chaos$100,000
Price Tier
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos80-150K
Pricing Model
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaospurchase
Warranty
- Elf-Iridium—
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
Applications
- Elf-Iridiumother
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | — | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | other | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | none | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | none | — |
| Programming (values differ) | — | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | none | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | other | research, teleoperation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Elf-Iridium and Joey Chaos?
Elf-Iridium is made by AheadForm. Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
How do Elf-Iridium and Joey Chaos compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Elf-Iridium scores 19/100. Joey Chaos scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Elf-Iridium 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 Elf-Iridium 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
8 min readHumanoid Robots
Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
10 min readHumanoid Robots
Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
9 min readHumanoid Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
About this comparison
Elf-Iridium 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.