HRP-5P vs Jules
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-5P (AIST) and Jules (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-5PJapan
- JulesHong Kong
Year First Available
- HRP-5P2018
- Jules2006
Verified Deployments
- HRP-5P0 Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-5PContact for quote
- Jules$150,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-5P—
- Jules2 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-5PACTIVE
- JulesACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HRP-5P182 mm
- Jules1905 mm
Weight
- HRP-5P101 kg
- Jules75 kg
Mobility Type
- HRP-5Pbipedal
- Julesbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-5Pfull bipedal
- Julesfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- HRP-5P—
- Jules0.3 m/s
Stair Climbing
- HRP-5PNo
- Jules—
Terrain
- HRP-5Pflat_indoor
- Julesboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-5P13 kg
- Jules5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- HRP-5P13 kg
- Jules—
Total DOF
- HRP-5P37
- Jules28
Arm DOF
- HRP-5P8
- Jules7
Hand DOF
- HRP-5P2
- Jules4
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-5Pcoordinated planning
- Jules—
Tool Use
- HRP-5Pproduction validated
- Jules—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
VLM Capable
- HRP-5PNo
- Jules—
Foundation Models
- HRP-5Pfalse
- Jules—
Imitation Learning
- HRP-5PNo
- Jules—
Programming
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-5P—
- Jules2 hrs
Battery Swap
- HRP-5PNo
- Jules—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
ROS Support
- HRP-5PNo
- JulesYes
Simulation Platforms
- HRP-5PChoreonoid
- Jules—
Open API
- HRP-5PNo
- JulesYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-5Pprototype
- Julescommercial
IP Rating
- HRP-5P—
- JulesIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-5PContact for quote
- Jules$150,000
Price Tier
- HRP-5P—
- Jules150K+
Pricing Model
- HRP-5P—
- Julespurchase
Warranty
- HRP-5P—
- Jules3 yrs
Applications
- HRP-5Pconstruction, assembly, hazardous_env
- Julesresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $150,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 182 mm | 1905 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 101 kg | 75 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.3 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 13 kg | 5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 13 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 37 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Custom software stack | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Custom software stack | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Custom software stack | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Choreonoid | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $150,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | construction, assembly, hazardous_env | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, 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, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-5P and Jules?
HRP-5P is made by AIST, based in JP. Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were HRP-5P and Jules launched?
HRP-5P launched in 2018. Jules launched in 2006.
How do HRP-5P and Jules compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HRP-5P scores 28/100. Jules scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between HRP-5P and Jules?
HRP-5P carries up to 3 kg. Jules carries up to 5 kg.
Are HRP-5P and Jules 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 HRP-5P and Jules?
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
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
HRP-5P vs Jules 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.