Jules vs Octavia
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and Octavia (Naval Research Laboratory) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- OctaviaUnited States
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- Octavia2009
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- Octavia0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- OctaviaContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Octavia2 hrs
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- OctaviaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- Octavia175 mm
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- Octavia168 kg
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- Octaviawheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- Octaviafull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- Octavia4.4 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Jules—
- OctaviaNo
Terrain
- Julesboth
- Octaviaflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- Octavia—
Total DOF
- Jules28
- Octavia45
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- Octavia4
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- Octavia7
Bimanual Coordination
- Jules—
- OctaviaYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- OctaviaPC/104-based computer for body and base control; Intel PC for sensing
VLM Capable
- Jules—
- OctaviaNo
Foundation Models
- Jules—
- Octaviafalse
Imitation Learning
- Jules—
- OctaviaNo
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- OctaviaLinux and Windows OS, custom control and sensing software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Octavia2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Jules—
- OctaviaNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- OctaviaC++, Python
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- OctaviaNo
Open API
- JulesYes
- OctaviaNo
Reliability
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- Octavia—
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- Octaviaresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- OctaviaContact for quote
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- Octavia—
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- Octavia—
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- Octavia—
Applications
- Julesresearch
- Octaviafire-fighting[2][5], human-robot interaction for sailors[1][3]
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 168 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 4.4 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 45 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | PC/104-based computer for body and base control; Intel PC for sensing |
| 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 | Linux and Windows OS, custom control and sensing software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | fire-fighting[2][5], human-robot interaction for sailors[1][3] |
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 Jules and Octavia?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Octavia is made by Naval Research Laboratory, based in US.
When were Jules and Octavia launched?
Jules launched in 2006. Octavia launched in 2009.
How do Jules and Octavia compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. Octavia scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Jules and Octavia 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 Octavia?
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
Jules vs Octavia 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.