Jules vs Mercury X1
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and Mercury X1 (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- Mercury X1China
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- Mercury X12023
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- Mercury X10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Mercury X1$15,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Mercury X18 hrs
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- Mercury X1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- Mercury X155 kg
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- Mercury X1118 mm
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- Mercury X1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- Mercury X1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- Mercury X11.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Jules—
- Mercury X1Yes
Terrain
- Julesboth
- Mercury X1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- Mercury X11 kg
Total DOF
- Jules28
- Mercury X119
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- Mercury X1—
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- Mercury X1—
Arm Reach
- Jules—
- Mercury X145 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Jules—
- Mercury X1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Mercury X1Jetson Orin Nano SUPER 8GB
VLM Capable
- Jules—
- Mercury X1No
Foundation Models
- Jules—
- Mercury X1false
Imitation Learning
- Jules—
- Mercury X1No
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- Mercury X1CAN Bus/WIFI/Network port/Bluetooth/USB serial port
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Mercury X18 hrs
Battery Swap
- Jules—
- Mercury X1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- Mercury X1CAN Bus/WIFI/Network port/Bluetooth/USB serial port
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- Mercury X1No
Open API
- JulesYes
- Mercury X1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- Mercury X1commercial
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- Mercury X1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Mercury X1$15,999
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- Mercury X1—
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- Mercury X1—
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- Mercury X1—
Applications
- Julesresearch
- Mercury X1—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $15,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 55 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 118 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 19 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 45 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | Jetson Orin Nano SUPER 8GB |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | CAN Bus/WIFI/Network port/Bluetooth/USB serial port |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | CAN Bus/WIFI/Network port/Bluetooth/USB serial port |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $15,999 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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 Jules and Mercury X1?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Mercury X1 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were Jules and Mercury X1 launched?
Jules launched in 2006. Mercury X1 launched in 2023.
How much does Jules cost compared to Mercury X1?
Jules is listed at $150,000. Mercury X1 is listed at $15,999.
How do Jules and Mercury X1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. Mercury X1 scores 60/100. 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 Jules and Mercury X1?
Jules carries up to 5 kg. Mercury X1 carries up to 1 kg.
Are Jules and Mercury X1 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 Jules and Mercury X1?
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
Jules vs Mercury X1 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.