Jules vs Olivia
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and Olivia (A*STAR Social Robotics Lab) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- OliviaSingapore
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- Olivia2009
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- Olivia0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Olivia$198
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Olivia16 hrs
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- OliviaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- Olivia152 kg
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- Olivia160 mm
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- Oliviastatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- Oliviaanthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- Olivia0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Jules—
- Oliviastatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Jules—
- Olivianone
Terrain
- Julesboth
- Oliviaflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- Olivia—
Total DOF
- Jules28
- Olivia24
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- Olivia6
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- Olivia6
Bimanual Coordination
- Jules—
- Oliviaindependent
Tool Use
- Jules—
- Olivianone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- OliviaIntel Core i7
Compute Platform
- Jules—
- OliviaIntel Core i7
VLM Capable
- Jules—
- Olivianone
Imitation Learning
- Jules—
- Oliviasingle task
Teleoperation
- Jules—
- Oliviajoystick
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- Oliviaproprietary_app, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Olivia16 hrs
Charging Time
- Jules—
- Olivia4.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Jules—
- Oliviaauto dock
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Jules—
- OliviaYes
Fall Recovery
- Jules—
- OliviaYes
Human Detection Method
- Jules—
- Olivianone
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Jules—
- Olivianone
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- OliviaJava, Kotlin
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- Olivianone
Open API
- JulesYes
- Oliviaclosed
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- Oliviaprototype
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- Olivia—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Olivia$198
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- Olivia—
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- Oliviacapex
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- Olivia—
Applications
- Julesresearch
- Oliviaresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | Singapore |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $198 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 75 kg | 152 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 160 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | Intel Core i7 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | single task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | proprietary_app, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 4.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | none |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | Java, Kotlin |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | closed |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $198 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | 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, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, 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 Olivia?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Olivia is made by A*STAR Social Robotics Lab, based in SG.
When were Jules and Olivia launched?
Jules launched in 2006. Olivia launched in 2009.
How much does Jules cost compared to Olivia?
Jules is listed at $150,000. Olivia is listed at $198.
How do Jules and Olivia compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. Olivia scores 58/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Jules and Olivia 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 Olivia?
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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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
Jules vs Olivia 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.