Jules vs Walker S2
Side-by-side comparison of Jules (Hanson Robotics) and Walker S2 (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JulesHong Kong
- Walker S2China
Year First Available
- Jules2006
- Walker S22012
Verified Deployments
- Jules0 Deployments
- Walker S20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Walker S2$90,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Walker S22 hrs
Availability Status
- JulesACTIVE
- Walker S2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Jules1905 mm
- Walker S2176 mm
Weight
- Jules75 kg
- Walker S295 kg
Mobility Type
- Julesbipedal
- Walker S2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Julesfull bipedal
- Walker S2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Jules0.3 m/s
- Walker S22 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Jules—
- Walker S2Yes
Terrain
- Julesboth
- Walker S2flat indoor, stairs
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Jules5 kg
- Walker S252 kg
Total DOF
- Jules28
- Walker S252
Arm DOF
- Jules7
- Walker S27
Hand DOF
- Jules4
- Walker S27
Bimanual Coordination
- Jules—
- Walker S2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- JulesNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
- Walker S2X86 + NVIDIA Jetson Orin
VLM Capable
- Jules—
- Walker S2No
Foundation Models
- Jules—
- Walker S2false
Imitation Learning
- Jules—
- Walker S2No
Programming
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- Walker S2code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Jules2 hrs
- Walker S22 hrs
Battery Swap
- Jules—
- Walker S2Yes
Software
SDK Languages
- Julescode_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- Walker S2Python
ROS Support
- JulesYes
- Walker S2Yes
Open API
- JulesYes
- Walker S2Yes
Reliability
IP Rating
- JulesIP54
- Walker S2—
Deployment Maturity
- Julescommercial
- Walker S2commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jules$150,000
- Walker S2$90,000
Price Tier
- Jules150K+
- Walker S280-150K
Pricing Model
- Julespurchase
- Walker S2purchase
Warranty
- Jules3 yrs
- Walker S2—
Applications
- Julesresearch
- Walker S2industrial automation, 24/7 manufacturing
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $90,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1905 mm | 176 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 95 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | flat indoor, stairs |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 52 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 52 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier | X86 + NVIDIA Jetson Orin |
| 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 | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | Python |
| ROS Support | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $90,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | industrial automation, 24/7 manufacturing |
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 Walker S2?
Jules is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Walker S2 is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were Jules and Walker S2 launched?
Jules launched in 2006. Walker S2 launched in 2012.
How much does Jules cost compared to Walker S2?
Jules is listed at $150,000. Walker S2 is listed at $90,000.
How do Jules and Walker S2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jules scores 68/100. Walker S2 scores 55/100. 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 Walker S2?
Jules carries up to 5 kg. Walker S2 carries up to 15 kg.
Are Jules and Walker S2 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 Walker S2?
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 Walker S2 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.