Jules vs R1 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and R1 Pro (Galaxea AI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- R1 Pro—
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- R1 Pro2024
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- R1 Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- R1 Pro$69,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- R1 ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- R1 Pro170 mm
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- R1 Pro126 kg
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- R1 Prowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- R1 Prowheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- R1 Pro—
Terrain
- Julesboth
- R1 Proboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- R1 Pro7 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Jules—
- R1 Pro10 kg
Total DOF
- Jules28
- R1 Pro26
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- R1 Pro7
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- R1 Pro1
Arm Reach
- Jules—
- R1 Pro86 cm
Grip Strength
- Jules—
- R1 Pro350 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- Jules—
- R1 Pro±0.5 mm
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- R1 Pro200 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Jules—
- R1 ProNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
Teleoperation
- Jules—
- R1 Provr_headset
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- R1 Proteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Battery Capacity
- Jules—
- R1 Pro1.7 kWh
Safety
Emergency Stops
- Jules—
- R1 Pro1
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- R1 Proteleoperation
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- R1 ProYes
Open API
- JulesYes
- R1 Pro—
Reliability
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- R1 Pro—
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- R1 Proprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- R1 Pro$69,999
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- R1 Pro80-150K
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- R1 Propurchase
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- R1 Pro—
Applications
- Julesresearch
- R1 Proresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $69,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 126 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Terrain | both | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 7 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 26 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 86 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 350 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | 200 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.7 kWh |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | teleoperation |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $69,999 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| 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: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, 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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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Jules and R1 Pro?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. R1 Pro is made by Galaxea AI.
When were Jules and R1 Pro launched?
Jules launched in 2006. R1 Pro launched in 2024.
How much does Jules cost compared to R1 Pro?
Jules is listed at $150,000. R1 Pro is listed at $69,999.
How do Jules and R1 Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. R1 Pro scores 56/100. 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 R1 Pro?
Jules carries up to 5 kg. R1 Pro carries up to 7 kg.
Are Jules and R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro?
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
Jules vs R1 Pro 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.