Eva vs Pepe
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Hanson Robotics) and Pepe (Aobo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaHong Kong
- PepeChina
Year First Available
- Eva2014
- Pepe2021
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- Pepe0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Eva$23,000
- Pepe$6,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Pepe—
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- PepeACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Eva167 mm
- Pepe250 mm
Weight
- Eva9.5 kg
- Pepe0.8 kg
Mobility Type
- Evabipedal
- Pepestatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Evafull bipedal
- Pepeservice humanoid
Walking Speed
- Eva1.5 m/s
- Pepe—
Terrain
- Evaboth
- Pepeindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Eva0.6 kg
- Pepe—
Total DOF
- Eva83
- Pepe—
Arm DOF
- Eva15
- Pepe3
Hand DOF
- Eva10
- Pepe—
Arm Reach
- Eva60 cm
- Pepe—
Bimanual Coordination
- Evaindependent
- Pepe—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- EvaNVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
- PepeAndroid 7.0 or Above
Compute Platform
- EvaIntel i7
- Pepe—
VLM Capable
- Evacloud only
- Pepe—
Programming
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- Pepe—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Pepe—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Evavision human
- Pepe—
Software
SDK Languages
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- Pepe—
ROS Support
- EvaYes
- Pepe—
Open API
- EvaYes
- Pepe—
Air-Gap Capable
- EvaNo
- Pepe—
Reliability
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- Pepe—
Deployment Maturity
- Evaproduction pilot
- Pepecommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000
- Pepe$6,000
Price Tier
- Eva40-80K
- Pepe<10K
Pricing Model
- Evapre-order
- Pepepurchase
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- Pepe1 yrs
Applications
- Evamachine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research
- Pepehospitality, community_service
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 | $6,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 167 mm | 250 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 9.5 kg | 0.8 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | service humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 83 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 15 | 3 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX | Android 7.0 or Above |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | cloud only | — |
| Programming (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 | $6,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | pre-order | purchase |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | machine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research | hospitality, community_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, 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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Frequently asked
Who makes Eva and Pepe?
Eva is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Pepe is made by Aobo, based in CN.
When were Eva and Pepe launched?
Eva launched in 2014. Pepe launched in 2021.
How much does Eva cost compared to Pepe?
Eva is listed at $23,000. Pepe is listed at $6,000.
How do Eva and Pepe compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Eva scores 47/100. Pepe scores 53/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Eva and Pepe 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 Pepe?
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
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About this comparison
Eva vs Pepe 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.