Eva vs Na'vi Shaman
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Hanson Robotics) and Na'vi Shaman (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaHong Kong
- Na'vi ShamanUnited States
Year First Available
- Eva2014
- Na'vi Shaman2017
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- Na'vi Shaman0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Eva$23,000 USD
- Na'vi ShamanContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Na'vi Shaman—
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- Na'vi ShamanACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Eva167 mm
- Na'vi Shaman274.3 mm
Weight
- Eva9.5 kg
- Na'vi Shaman170 kg
Mobility Type
- Evabipedal
- Na'vi Shamanstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Evafull bipedal
- Na'vi Shamananthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- Eva1.5 m/s
- Na'vi Shaman—
Stair Climbing
- Eva—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Terrain
- Evaboth
- Na'vi Shamanindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Eva0.6 kg
- Na'vi Shaman—
Total DOF
- Eva83
- Na'vi Shaman81
Arm DOF
- Eva15
- Na'vi Shaman9
Hand DOF
- Eva10
- Na'vi Shaman—
Arm Reach
- Eva60 cm
- Na'vi Shaman—
Bimanual Coordination
- Evaindependent
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- EvaNVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
Compute Platform
- EvaIntel i7
- Na'vi Shaman—
VLM Capable
- Evacloud only
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Foundation Models
- Eva—
- Na'vi Shamanfalse
Imitation Learning
- Eva—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Programming
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Na'vi Shaman16 hrs
Battery Swap
- Eva—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Evavision human
- Na'vi Shaman—
Software
SDK Languages
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
ROS Support
- EvaYes
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Open API
- EvaYes
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Air-Gap Capable
- EvaNo
- Na'vi Shaman—
Reliability
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- Na'vi Shaman—
Deployment Maturity
- Evaproduction pilot
- Na'vi Shamanproduction scale
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000 USD
- Na'vi ShamanContact for quote
Price Tier
- Eva40-80K
- Na'vi Shaman—
Pricing Model
- Evapre-order
- Na'vi Shaman—
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- Na'vi Shaman—
Applications
- Evamachine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research
- Na'vi Shamanhospitality
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $23,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 167 mm | 274.3 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.5 kg | 170 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 83 | 81 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 15 | 9 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX | Custom control software |
| 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 | Custom control software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | Custom control software |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | production scale |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | pre-order | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | machine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research | hospitality |
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
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Eva | Na'vi Shaman |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $23,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 5.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $227,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +987% | — |
Na'vi Shaman has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Eva and Na'vi Shaman?
Eva is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Na'vi Shaman is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US.
When were Eva and Na'vi Shaman launched?
Eva launched in 2014. Na'vi Shaman launched in 2017.
How do Eva and Na'vi Shaman compare on the Robo Score?
Eva scores 66.5 on the Robo Score. Na'vi Shaman scores 62.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Eva and Na'vi Shaman 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 Na'vi Shaman?
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
Eva vs Na'vi Shaman 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 Robo Score is calculated.