Jules vs Pepper
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and Pepper (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- PepperUnited States
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- Pepper2014
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- Pepper0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Pepper$2,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Pepper12 hrs
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- PepperACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- Pepper121 mm
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- Pepper28 kg
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- Pepperwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- Pepperfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- Pepper0.6 m/s
Running Capable
- Jules—
- Pepperstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Jules—
- Peppernone
Terrain
- Julesboth
- Pepperflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- Pepper—
Total DOF
- Jules28
- Pepper20
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- Pepper5
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- Pepper1
Bimanual Coordination
- Jules—
- PepperNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- PepperIntel ATOM® E3845
Compute Platform
- Jules—
- PepperIntel ATOM® E3845
VLM Capable
- Jules—
- Peppernone
Foundation Models
- Jules—
- Pepperfalse
Imitation Learning
- Jules—
- PepperNo
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- Pepperproprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Pepper12 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Jules—
- Pepper0.8 kWh
Charging Time
- Jules—
- Pepper8.3 hrs
Charging Method
- Jules—
- Peppertethered
Battery Swap
- Jules—
- PepperNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Jules—
- Peppervision human
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- PepperPython, C++, Java
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- Pepperros2 vendor
Open API
- JulesYes
- Pepperlimited rest
Reliability
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- PepperIPX0
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- Pepperproduction scale
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Pepper$2,000
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- Pepper20-40K
RaaS / Month
- Jules—
- Pepper$671
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- Peppercapex
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- Pepper—
Production Pilots
- Jules—
- PepperHSBC, Carrefour, Renault, Costa Cruise
Applications
- Julesresearch
- Pepperhospitality, eldercare_assistance, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $2,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 121 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 28 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 0.6 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 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | Intel ATOM® E3845 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel ATOM® E3845 |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.8 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 8.3 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | tethered |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | Python, C++, Java |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 vendor |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | limited rest |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IPX0 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production scale |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $2,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 20-40K |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $671 |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | HSBC, Carrefour, Renault, Costa Cruise |
| Applications (values differ) | research | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, 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, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Jules and Pepper?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Pepper is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
When were Jules and Pepper launched?
Jules launched in 2006. Pepper launched in 2014.
How much does Jules cost compared to Pepper?
Jules is listed at $150,000. Pepper is listed at $2,000.
How do Jules and Pepper compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. Pepper scores 43/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Jules and Pepper 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 Pepper?
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 Pepper 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.