Eva vs XBot-L
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Hanson Robotics) and XBot-L (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaHong Kong
- XBot-LChina
Year First Available
- Eva2014
- XBot-L2023
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- XBot-L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Eva$23,000 USD
- XBot-L$20,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- XBot-L2 hrs
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- XBot-LACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Eva9.5 kg
- XBot-L65 kg
Height
- Eva167 mm
- XBot-L131 mm
Mobility Type
- Evabipedal
- XBot-Lbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Evafull bipedal
- XBot-Lfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Eva1.5 m/s
- XBot-L4 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Eva—
- XBot-LNo
Terrain
- Evaboth
- XBot-Lflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Eva0.6 kg
- XBot-L3 kg
Total DOF
- Eva83
- XBot-L30
Arm DOF
- Eva15
- XBot-L7
Hand DOF
- Eva10
- XBot-L—
Arm Reach
- Eva60 cm
- XBot-L56 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Evaindependent
- XBot-LNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- EvaNVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
- XBot-LRK3588 ×2
Compute Platform
- EvaIntel i7
- XBot-L—
VLM Capable
- Evacloud only
- XBot-LNo
Foundation Models
- Eva—
- XBot-Lfalse
Imitation Learning
- Eva—
- XBot-LNo
Programming
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- XBot-LOpen-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- XBot-L2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Eva—
- XBot-LYes
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Evavision human
- XBot-L—
Software
SDK Languages
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- XBot-LPython, C++
ROS Support
- EvaYes
- XBot-LNo
Open API
- EvaYes
- XBot-LYes
Air-Gap Capable
- EvaNo
- XBot-L—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Evaproduction pilot
- XBot-Lcommercial
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- XBot-L—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000 USD
- XBot-L$20,000 USD
Price Tier
- Eva40-80K
- XBot-L20-40K
Pricing Model
- Evapre-order
- XBot-L—
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- XBot-L—
Applications
- Evamachine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research
- XBot-LDemonstrated walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs, shadowboxing, tai chi, and waving; enhanced for unfamiliar terrains.[1][3][4][6]
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $23,000 USD | $20,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9.5 kg | 65 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 167 mm | 131 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 83 | 30 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 15 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | 56 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX | RK3588 ×2 |
| 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 | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | Python, C++ |
| 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 USD | $20,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | pre-order | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | machine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research | Demonstrated walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs, shadowboxing, tai chi, and waving; enhanced for unfamiliar terrains.[1][3][4][6] |
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
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Eva | XBot-L |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $23,000 | $20,000 |
| Payback period | 5.5 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $227,000 | $230,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +987% | +1150% |
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 XBot-L?
Eva is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. XBot-L is made by Robotera, based in CN.
When were Eva and XBot-L launched?
Eva launched in 2014. XBot-L launched in 2023.
How much does Eva cost compared to XBot-L?
Eva is listed at $23,000. XBot-L is listed at $20,000.
How do Eva and XBot-L compare on the Robo Score?
Eva scores 66.5 on the Robo Score. XBot-L scores 61.4. 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.
What is the payload difference between Eva and XBot-L?
Eva carries up to 1.25 kg. XBot-L carries up to 20 kg.
Are Eva and XBot-L 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 XBot-L?
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 XBot-L 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.