Ned2 vs UBTECH优必选alpha 1S
Side-by-side comparison of Ned2 (Niryo) and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ned2France
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1SChina
Year First Available
- Ned22022
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S2017
Verified Deployments
- Ned20 Deployments
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ned2$169
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S$500–$999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ned28 hrs
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
Availability Status
- Ned2ACTIVE
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1SACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Ned20.3 kg
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
Reach
- Ned2490 mm
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
Max Speed
- Ned21.2 m/s
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $169 | $500–$999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 490 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ned2 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S?
Ned2 is made by Niryo, based in FR. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were Ned2 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S launched?
Ned2 launched in 2022. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S launched in 2017.
How do Ned2 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S compare on the Robo Index?
Ned2 scores 100/100. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S scores 36/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ned2 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S 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 Ned2 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S?
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
Ned2 vs UBTECH优必选alpha 1S 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.