Joey Chaos vs TORO
Side-by-side comparison of Joey Chaos (Hanson Robotics) and TORO (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Joey ChaosHong Kong
- TOROGermany
Year First Available
- Joey Chaos2008
- TORO2013
Verified Deployments
- Joey Chaos0 Deployments
- TORO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- TOROContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Availability Status
- Joey ChaosACTIVE
- TOROACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Joey Chaos170 mm
- TORO174 mm
Weight
- Joey Chaos75 kg
- TORO76 kg
Mobility Type
- Joey Chaosbipedal
- TORObipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Joey Chaosfull bipedal
- TOROresearch platform
Walking Speed
- Joey Chaos1.2 m/s
- TORO0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Joey Chaos—
- TOROdynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- Joey Chaos—
- TOROdemo only
Terrain
- Joey Chaosboth
- TOROflat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Joey Chaos30 kg
- TORO10 kg
Total DOF
- Joey Chaos28
- TORO39
Arm DOF
- Joey Chaos7
- TORO6
Hand DOF
- Joey Chaos10
- TORO6
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Joey ChaosNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- TOROTwo Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head
Programming
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- TORO—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Joey Chaos2 hrs
- TORO1 hrs
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Joey Chaos—
- TOROYes
Software
SDK Languages
- Joey Chaoscode_python, code_ros
- TORO—
ROS Support
- Joey ChaosYes
- TOROros2 community
Open API
- Joey ChaosYes
- TORO—
Reliability
IP Rating
- Joey ChaosIP54
- TORO—
Deployment Maturity
- Joey Chaos—
- TOROprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Joey Chaos$100,000
- TOROContact for quote
Price Tier
- Joey Chaos80-150K
- TORO—
Pricing Model
- Joey Chaospurchase
- TORO—
Warranty
- Joey Chaos2 yrs
- TORO—
Applications
- Joey Chaosresearch, teleoperation
- TOROassembly, research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2013 |
| 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 | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 170 mm | 174 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 76 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 39 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | 6 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | Two Intel Core i7 computers in torso, one Intel Core i3 computer in the head |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | — | prototype |
| 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 | assembly, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, 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 TORO?
Joey Chaos is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. TORO is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
When were Joey Chaos and TORO launched?
Joey Chaos launched in 2008. TORO launched in 2013.
How do Joey Chaos and TORO compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Joey Chaos scores 68/100. TORO scores 28/100. 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 TORO?
Joey Chaos carries up to 11 kg. TORO carries up to 10 kg.
Are Joey Chaos and TORO 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 TORO?
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 TORO 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.