Little Sophia vs Modular Prosthetic Limb
Side-by-side comparison of Little Sophia (Hanson Robotics) and Modular Prosthetic Limb (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Little SophiaHong Kong
- Modular Prosthetic LimbUnited States
Year First Available
- Little Sophia2019
- Modular Prosthetic Limb2010
Verified Deployments
- Little Sophia0 Deployments
- Modular Prosthetic Limb0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Little Sophia$249
- Modular Prosthetic LimbContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Little Sophia2 hrs
- Modular Prosthetic Limb4 hrs
Availability Status
- Little SophiaACTIVE
- Modular Prosthetic LimbACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Modular Prosthetic Limbsurgical-medicalJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) 58.7Product Score | |
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $249 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Little Sophia and Modular Prosthetic Limb?
Little Sophia is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Modular Prosthetic Limb is made by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), based in US.
When were Little Sophia and Modular Prosthetic Limb launched?
Little Sophia launched in 2019. Modular Prosthetic Limb launched in 2010.
How do Little Sophia and Modular Prosthetic Limb compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Little Sophia scores 68/100. Modular Prosthetic Limb scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Little Sophia and Modular Prosthetic Limb comparable?
Little Sophia is categorized as Education; Modular Prosthetic Limb as Surgical Medical. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Education And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Education And Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Little Sophia and Modular Prosthetic Limb?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Little Sophia vs Modular Prosthetic Limb compares two robots in the education and surgical-medical categories. 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.