Joey Chaos vs Q5
Side-by-side comparison of Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) and Q5 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
- Q5China
Year First Available
- Joey Chaos2008
- Q52025
Verified Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
- Q50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- Q5$55,833
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Availability Status
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
- Q5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Joey Chaos75 kg
- Q570 kg
Height
- Joey Chaos170 mm
- Q5165 mm
Mobility Type
- Joey Chaosbipedal
- Q5bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
- Q5full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
- Q51.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5run capable
Stair Climbing
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5production ready
Terrain
- Joey Chaosboth
- Q5flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Joey Chaos30 kg
- Q53 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Joey Chaos—
- Q510 kg
Total DOF
- Joey Chaos28
- Q544
Arm DOF
- Joey Chaos7
- Q57
Hand DOF
- Joey Chaos10
- Q511
Arm Reach
- Joey Chaos—
- Q580 cm
Grip Strength
- Joey Chaos—
- Q520 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5coordinated planning
Tool Use
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Q5275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5none
Imitation Learning
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5multi task
Teleoperation
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5vr_headset, glove_based
Programming
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- Q5AI-powered voice system
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Joey Chaos—
- Q51.5 kWh
Charging Time
- Joey Chaos—
- Q51.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5auto dock
Battery Swap
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5300 W
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5Yes
Fall Recovery
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5Yes
Fall Detection Response
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5100 ms
Emergency Stops
- Joey Chaos—
- Q52
Human Detection Method
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5ssm_equivalent
Software
SDK Languages
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- Q5Python, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- Joey ChaosYes
- Q5ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
Open API
- Joey ChaosYes
- Q5open rest websocket
Air-Gap Capable
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5Yes
Reliability
Task Success Rate
- Joey Chaos—
- Q595 %
Deployment Maturity
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5commercial
IP Rating
- Joey ChaosIP54
- Q5IP54
Noise Level
- Joey Chaos—
- Q560 dB
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- Q5$55,833
Price Tier
- Joey Chaos80-150K
- Q540-80K
Pricing Model
- Joey Chaospurchase
- Q5capex
Developer Unit Price
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5$79,900
Delivery Lead Time
- Joey Chaos—
- Q53 mo
Warranty
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
- Q51 yrs
Production Pilots
- Joey Chaos—
- Q5BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics
Applications
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
- Q5hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $55,833 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 70 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 3 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 44 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | 11 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 20 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset, glove_based |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | AI-powered voice system |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.5 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 300 W |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Detection Response (values differ) | — | 100 ms |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | ssm_equivalent |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | open rest websocket |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | — | 95 % |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | commercial |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 60 dB |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $55,833 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $79,900 |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics |
| Applications (values differ) | research, teleoperation | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Foundation Models, MTBF, RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Joey Chaos and Q5?
Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Q5 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
When were Joey Chaos and Q5 launched?
Joey Chaos launched in 2008. Q5 launched in 2025.
How much does Joey Chaos cost compared to Q5?
Joey Chaos is listed at $100,000. Q5 is listed at $55,833.
How do Joey Chaos and Q5 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Joey Chaos scores 68/100. Q5 scores 44/100. 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 Joey Chaos and Q5?
Joey Chaos carries up to 11 kg. Q5 carries up to 10 kg.
Are Joey Chaos and Q5 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 Q5?
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
Joey Chaos vs Q5 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.