Furhat vs Hobbs W1
Side-by-side comparison of Furhat (Furhat Robotics) and Hobbs W1 (Noetix) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FurhatSweden
- Hobbs W1China
Year First Available
- Furhat2018
- Hobbs W12025
Verified Deployments
- Furhat0 Deployments
- Hobbs W10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Furhat$31,000
- Hobbs W1$320
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W16 hrs
Availability Status
- FurhatACTIVE
- Hobbs W1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Furhat30 cm
- Hobbs W1170 mm
Weight
- Furhat3.5 kg
- Hobbs W175 kg
Mobility Type
- Furhatstatic
- Hobbs W1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Furhatfull bipedal
- Hobbs W1biomorphic
Walking Speed
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W11.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- FurhatNo
- Hobbs W1No
Terrain
- Furhatflat indoor
- Hobbs W1flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W12 kg
Total DOF
- Furhat3
- Hobbs W154
Arm DOF
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W15
Hand DOF
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W16
Arm Reach
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W160 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- FurhatNo
- Hobbs W1Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- FurhatIntel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz
- Hobbs W1RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
VLM Capable
- FurhatNo
- Hobbs W1No
Foundation Models
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W1false
Imitation Learning
- FurhatNo
- Hobbs W1No
Programming
- FurhatFurhat Realtime API, Furhat SDK, FurhatAI Creator
- Hobbs W1custom SDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Furhat—
- Hobbs W16 hrs
Battery Swap
- FurhatNo
- Hobbs W1No
Software
SDK Languages
- FurhatPython
- Hobbs W1Python, C++
ROS Support
- FurhatNo
- Hobbs W1No
Open API
- FurhatYes
- Hobbs W1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Furhatcommercial
- Hobbs W1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Furhat$31,000
- Hobbs W1$320
Price Tier
- Furhat30-40K
- Hobbs W120-40K
Pricing Model
- Furhatpurchase
- Hobbs W1purchase
Warranty
- Furhat3 yrs
- Hobbs W12 yrs
Applications
- Furhatresearch
- Hobbs W1navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $31,000 | $320 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 30 cm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 3.5 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | biomorphic |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 3 | 54 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Core i5 CPU, up to 3.40 GHz | RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Furhat Realtime API, Furhat SDK, FurhatAI Creator | custom SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $31,000 | $320 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 30-40K | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service |
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, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Furhat and Hobbs W1?
Furhat is made by Furhat Robotics, based in SE. Hobbs W1 is made by Noetix, based in CN.
When were Furhat and Hobbs W1 launched?
Furhat launched in 2018. Hobbs W1 launched in 2025.
How much does Furhat cost compared to Hobbs W1?
Furhat is listed at $31,000. Hobbs W1 is listed at $320.
How do Furhat and Hobbs W1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Furhat scores 46/100. Hobbs W1 scores 44/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Furhat and Hobbs W1 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 Furhat and Hobbs W1?
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
Furhat vs Hobbs W1 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.