Joey Chaos vs Kobian
Side-by-side comparison of Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) and Kobian (Waseda University) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
- KobianJapan
Year First Available
- Joey Chaos2008
- Kobian2007
Verified Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
- Kobian0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- KobianContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Kobian0.3 hrs
Availability Status
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
- KobianACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Joey Chaos170 mm
- Kobian140 mm
Weight
- Joey Chaos75 kg
- Kobian62 kg
Mobility Type
- Joey Chaosbipedal
- Kobianbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
- Kobianfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
- Kobian0.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Joey Chaos—
- KobianNo
Terrain
- Joey Chaosboth
- Kobianflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Joey Chaos30 kg
- Kobian—
Total DOF
- Joey Chaos28
- Kobian65
Arm DOF
- Joey Chaos7
- Kobian7
Hand DOF
- Joey Chaos10
- Kobian4
Bimanual Coordination
- Joey Chaos—
- KobianYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- KobianQNX real-time OS
VLM Capable
- Joey Chaos—
- KobianNo
Foundation Models
- Joey Chaos—
- Kobianfalse
Imitation Learning
- Joey Chaos—
- KobianNo
Programming
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- Kobiancustom control and behavior software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Kobian0.3 hrs
Battery Swap
- Joey Chaos—
- KobianNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- KobianQNX
ROS Support
- Joey ChaosYes
- KobianNo
Open API
- Joey ChaosYes
- KobianNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- Joey ChaosIP54
- Kobian—
Deployment Maturity
- Joey Chaos—
- Kobianresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- KobianContact for quote
Price Tier
- Joey Chaos80-150K
- Kobian—
Pricing Model
- Joey Chaospurchase
- Kobian—
Warranty
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
- Kobian—
Applications
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
- Kobianemotion expression, culture-specific greetings, human-like speech simulation, robot comedian
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 140 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 62 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 65 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | QNX real-time OS |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | custom control and behavior software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.3 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | QNX |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | emotion expression, culture-specific greetings, human-like speech simulation, robot comedian |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 Joey Chaos and Kobian?
Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Kobian is made by Waseda University, based in JP.
When were Joey Chaos and Kobian launched?
Joey Chaos launched in 2008. Kobian launched in 2007.
How do Joey Chaos and Kobian compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Joey Chaos scores 68/100. Kobian scores 38/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Joey Chaos and Kobian 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 Joey Chaos and Kobian?
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
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About this comparison
Joey Chaos vs Kobian 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.