IRON vs pib.Pro
Side-by-side comparison of IRON (XPeng) and pib.Pro (pib) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- IRONChina
- pib.ProGermany
Year First Available
- IRON2024
- pib.Pro2023
Verified Deployments
- IRON0 Deployments
- pib.Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- IRON$150,000
- pib.Pro$111
Availability Status
- IRONACTIVE
- pib.ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- IRON1780 mm
- pib.Pro890 mm
Weight
- IRON70 kg
- pib.Pro0.4 kg
Mobility Type
- IRONbipedal
- pib.Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- IRONfull bipedal
- pib.Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- IRON1.2 m/s
- pib.Pro—
Stair Climbing
- IRONNo
- pib.Pro—
Terrain
- IRONflat floors, carpets, tiles, slight inclines
- pib.Proflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- IRON5 kg
- pib.Pro—
Total DOF
- IRON22
- pib.Pro—
Arm DOF
- IRON22
- pib.Pro—
Hand DOF
- IRON22
- pib.Pro—
Bimanual Coordination
- IRONYes
- pib.Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- IRONTuring AI chip
- pib.Pro—
VLM Capable
- IRONNo
- pib.Pro—
Foundation Models
- IRONfalse
- pib.Pro—
Imitation Learning
- IRONNo
- pib.Pro—
Programming
- IRONcode_python, no_code_gui
- pib.Procode_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- IRON8.5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Battery Swap
- IRONNo
- pib.Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- IRONPython
- pib.ProPython
ROS Support
- IRONNo
- pib.ProYes
Open API
- IRONYes
- pib.ProYes
Reliability
IP Rating
- IRON—
- pib.ProIP69K
Deployment Maturity
- IRONcommercial
- pib.Procommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- IRON$150,000
- pib.Pro$111
Price Tier
- IRON150K+
- pib.Pro<10K
Pricing Model
- IRONpurchase
- pib.Propurchase
Warranty
- IRON2 yrs
- pib.Pro—
Applications
- IRONelectric_vehicle_assembly, administrative_support, customer_service_operations, household_assistance
- pib.Promanufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $111 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1780 mm | 890 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat floors, carpets, tiles, slight inclines | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Turing AI chip | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, no_code_gui | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $111 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | <10K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | electric_vehicle_assembly, administrative_support, customer_service_operations, household_assistance | manufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, 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, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes IRON and pib.Pro?
IRON is made by XPeng, based in CN. pib.Pro is made by pib, based in DE.
When were IRON and pib.Pro launched?
IRON launched in 2024. pib.Pro launched in 2023.
How much does IRON cost compared to pib.Pro?
IRON is listed at $150,000. pib.Pro is listed at $111.
How do IRON and pib.Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
IRON scores 62/100. pib.Pro scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are IRON and pib.Pro 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 IRON and pib.Pro?
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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About this comparison
IRON vs pib.Pro 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.