Eva vs IRON
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Hanson Robotics) and IRON (XPeng) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaHong Kong
- IRONChina
Year First Available
- Eva2014
- IRON2024
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- IRON0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Eva$23,000
- IRON$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- IRON—
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- IRONACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Eva9.5 kg
- IRON70 kg
Height
- Eva167 mm
- IRON1780 mm
Mobility Type
- Evabipedal
- IRONbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Evafull bipedal
- IRONfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Eva1.5 m/s
- IRON1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Eva—
- IRONNo
Terrain
- Evaboth
- IRONflat floors, carpets, tiles, slight inclines
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Eva0.6 kg
- IRON5 kg
Total DOF
- Eva83
- IRON22
Arm DOF
- Eva15
- IRON22
Hand DOF
- Eva10
- IRON22
Arm Reach
- Eva60 cm
- IRON—
Bimanual Coordination
- Evaindependent
- IRONYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- EvaNVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
- IRONTuring AI chip
Compute Platform
- EvaIntel i7
- IRON—
VLM Capable
- Evacloud only
- IRONNo
Foundation Models
- Eva—
- IRONfalse
Imitation Learning
- Eva—
- IRONNo
Programming
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- IRONcode_python, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- IRON8.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Eva—
- IRONNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Evavision human
- IRON—
Software
SDK Languages
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- IRONPython
ROS Support
- EvaYes
- IRONNo
Open API
- EvaYes
- IRONYes
Air-Gap Capable
- EvaNo
- IRON—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Evaproduction pilot
- IRONcommercial
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- IRON—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000
- IRON$150,000
Price Tier
- Eva40-80K
- IRON150K+
Pricing Model
- Evapre-order
- IRONpurchase
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- IRON2 yrs
Applications
- Evamachine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research
- IRONelectric_vehicle_assembly, administrative_support, customer_service_operations, household_assistance
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9.5 kg | 70 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 167 mm | 1780 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat floors, carpets, tiles, slight inclines |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 83 | 22 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 15 | 22 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | 22 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX | Turing AI chip |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | cloud only | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | code_python, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 8.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | pre-order | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | machine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research | electric_vehicle_assembly, administrative_support, customer_service_operations, household_assistance |
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, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Eva and IRON?
Eva is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. IRON is made by XPeng, based in CN.
When were Eva and IRON launched?
Eva launched in 2014. IRON launched in 2024.
How much does Eva cost compared to IRON?
Eva is listed at $23,000. IRON is listed at $150,000.
How do Eva and IRON compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Eva scores 47/100. IRON scores 62/100. 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 Eva and IRON?
Eva carries up to 1.25 kg. IRON carries up to 5 kg.
Are Eva and IRON 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 Eva and IRON?
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
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About this comparison
Eva vs IRON 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.