iCub vs Robonaut 2
Side-by-side comparison of iCub (Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)) and Robonaut 2 (NASA Johnson Space Center and GM) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
 iCubhumanoidItalian Institute of Technology (IIT)13.3Trust Score |  Robonaut 2humanoidNASA Johnson Space Center and GM16.7Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2004 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | US$300,000 | US$2,500,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1040 mm | 1016 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | — | 149.7 kg |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 9 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 53 | 42 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 8 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 9 | 12 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | dual-core CPU with external Ethernet interface | 38 PowerPC processors |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_ros, proprietary_app | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | space_exploration, automotive_manufacturing, hazardous_env, medical_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, Battery / Shift Runtime, Mobility Type, Walking Speed, Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, 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, Deployment Maturity, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
About this comparison
iCub vs Robonaut 2 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 Trust Score is calculated.