Pepper vs REEM-C
Side-by-side comparison of Pepper (SoftBank Robotics) and REEM-C (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PepperUnited States
- REEM-CSpain
Year First Available
- Pepper2014
- REEM-C2013
Verified Deployments
- Pepper0 Deployments
- REEM-C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Pepper$2,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Pepper12 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Availability Status
- PepperACTIVE
- REEM-CACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Pepper28 kg
- REEM-C80 kg
Height
- Pepper121 mm
- REEM-C165 mm
Mobility Type
- Pepperwheeled
- REEM-Cbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Pepperfull bipedal
- REEM-Cfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Pepper0.6 m/s
- REEM-C0.7 m/s
Running Capable
- Pepperstatic walk
- REEM-C—
Stair Climbing
- Peppernone
- REEM-CYes
Terrain
- Pepperflat_indoor
- REEM-Cflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Pepper—
- REEM-C1 kg
Total DOF
- Pepper20
- REEM-C44
Arm DOF
- Pepper5
- REEM-C7
Hand DOF
- Pepper1
- REEM-C19
Bimanual Coordination
- PepperNo
- REEM-CNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- PepperIntel ATOM® E3845
- REEM-CDual i7 computers
Compute Platform
- PepperIntel ATOM® E3845
- REEM-C—
VLM Capable
- Peppernone
- REEM-CNo
Foundation Models
- Pepperfalse
- REEM-Cfalse
Imitation Learning
- PepperNo
- REEM-CNo
Programming
- Pepperproprietary_app
- REEM-CSDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Pepper12 hrs
- REEM-C3 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Pepper0.8 kWh
- REEM-C—
Charging Time
- Pepper8.3 hrs
- REEM-C—
Charging Method
- Peppertethered
- REEM-C—
Battery Swap
- PepperNo
- REEM-CNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Peppervision human
- REEM-C—
Software
SDK Languages
- PepperPython, C++, Java
- REEM-CC++, Python
ROS Support
- Pepperros2 vendor
- REEM-CYes
Open API
- Pepperlimited rest
- REEM-CYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Pepperproduction scale
- REEM-Cresearch
IP Rating
- PepperIPX0
- REEM-C—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Pepper$2,000
- REEM-C$300,000
Price Tier
- Pepper20-40K
- REEM-C150K+
RaaS / Month
- Pepper$671
- REEM-C—
Pricing Model
- Peppercapex
- REEM-Clease
Production Pilots
- PepperHSBC, Carrefour, Renault, Costa Cruise
- REEM-C—
Applications
- Pepperhospitality, eldercare_assistance, research
- REEM-Cresearch
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,000 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 28 kg | 80 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 121 mm | 165 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 20 | 44 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 19 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel ATOM® E3845 | Dual i7 computers |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel ATOM® E3845 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app | SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 12 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0.8 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 8.3 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, Java | C++, Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | limited rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production scale | research |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IPX0 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,000 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | 150K+ |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $671 | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | lease |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | HSBC, Carrefour, Renault, Costa Cruise | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, research | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Pepper and REEM-C?
Pepper is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US. REEM-C is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
When were Pepper and REEM-C launched?
Pepper launched in 2014. REEM-C launched in 2013.
How much does Pepper cost compared to REEM-C?
Pepper is listed at $2,000. REEM-C is listed at $300,000.
How do Pepper and REEM-C compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Pepper scores 43/100. REEM-C scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Pepper and REEM-C 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 Pepper and REEM-C?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
Pepper vs REEM-C 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.