Hobbs W1 vs Olivia
Side-by-side comparison of Hobbs W1 (Noetix) and Olivia (A*STAR Social Robotics Lab) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hobbs W1China
- OliviaSingapore
Year First Available
- Hobbs W12025
- Olivia2009
Verified Deployments
- Hobbs W10 Deployments
- Olivia0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Hobbs W1$320
- Olivia$198
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Hobbs W16 hrs
- Olivia16 hrs
Availability Status
- Hobbs W1ACTIVE
- OliviaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Hobbs W1170 mm
- Olivia160 mm
Weight
- Hobbs W175 kg
- Olivia152 kg
Mobility Type
- Hobbs W1bipedal
- Oliviastatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Hobbs W1biomorphic
- Oliviaanthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- Hobbs W11.2 m/s
- Olivia0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Hobbs W1—
- Oliviastatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Hobbs W1No
- Olivianone
Terrain
- Hobbs W1flat indoor
- Oliviaflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Hobbs W12 kg
- Olivia—
Total DOF
- Hobbs W154
- Olivia24
Arm DOF
- Hobbs W15
- Olivia6
Hand DOF
- Hobbs W16
- Olivia6
Arm Reach
- Hobbs W160 cm
- Olivia—
Bimanual Coordination
- Hobbs W1Yes
- Oliviaindependent
Tool Use
- Hobbs W1—
- Olivianone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Hobbs W1RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
- OliviaIntel Core i7
Compute Platform
- Hobbs W1—
- OliviaIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Hobbs W1No
- Olivianone
Foundation Models
- Hobbs W1false
- Olivia—
Imitation Learning
- Hobbs W1No
- Oliviasingle task
Teleoperation
- Hobbs W1—
- Oliviajoystick
Programming
- Hobbs W1custom SDK
- Oliviaproprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Hobbs W16 hrs
- Olivia16 hrs
Charging Time
- Hobbs W1—
- Olivia4.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Hobbs W1—
- Oliviaauto dock
Battery Swap
- Hobbs W1No
- Olivia—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Hobbs W1—
- OliviaYes
Fall Recovery
- Hobbs W1—
- OliviaYes
Human Detection Method
- Hobbs W1—
- Olivianone
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Hobbs W1—
- Olivianone
Software
SDK Languages
- Hobbs W1Python, C++
- OliviaJava, Kotlin
ROS Support
- Hobbs W1No
- Olivianone
Open API
- Hobbs W1Yes
- Oliviaclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Hobbs W1commercial
- Oliviaprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Hobbs W1$320
- Olivia$198
Price Tier
- Hobbs W120-40K
- Olivia—
Pricing Model
- Hobbs W1purchase
- Oliviacapex
Warranty
- Hobbs W12 yrs
- Olivia—
Applications
- Hobbs W1navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service
- Oliviaresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Singapore |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $320 | $198 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 152 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | biomorphic | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 54 | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Hand DOF | 6 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage | Intel Core i7 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | single task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | custom SDK | proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 4.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | none |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Java, Kotlin |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | none |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $320 | $198 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 Hobbs W1 and Olivia?
Hobbs W1 is made by Noetix, based in CN. Olivia is made by A*STAR Social Robotics Lab, based in SG.
When were Hobbs W1 and Olivia launched?
Hobbs W1 launched in 2025. Olivia launched in 2009.
How much does Hobbs W1 cost compared to Olivia?
Hobbs W1 is listed at $320. Olivia is listed at $198.
How do Hobbs W1 and Olivia compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Hobbs W1 scores 44/100. Olivia scores 58/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Hobbs W1 and Olivia 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 Hobbs W1 and Olivia?
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
Hobbs W1 vs Olivia 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.