MiP vs Reachy Mini
Side-by-side comparison of MiP (WowWee) and Reachy Mini (Pollen Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiPCanada
- Reachy MiniFrance
Year First Available
- MiP2014
- Reachy Mini2025
Verified Deployments
- MiP0 Deployments
- Reachy Mini0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MiP$100 USD
- Reachy Mini$449 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiP6 hrs
- Reachy Mini—
Availability Status
- MiPACTIVE
- Reachy MiniACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- MiP5 kg
- Reachy Mini1 kg
Reach
- MiP900 mm
- Reachy Mini—
Max Speed
- MiP1.5 m/s
- Reachy Mini—
Autonomy Level
- MiPsemi-autonomous
- Reachy Minifully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100 USD | $449 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes MiP and Reachy Mini?
MiP is made by WowWee, based in CA. Reachy Mini is made by Pollen Robotics, based in FR.
When were MiP and Reachy Mini launched?
MiP launched in 2014. Reachy Mini launched in 2025.
How much does MiP cost compared to Reachy Mini?
MiP is listed at $100. Reachy Mini is listed at $449.
How do MiP and Reachy Mini compare on the Robo Index?
MiP scores 98/100. Reachy Mini scores 78/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are MiP and Reachy Mini in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between MiP and Reachy Mini?
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
MiP vs Reachy Mini compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.