PR2 vs QTrobot RD-V2 i5
Side-by-side comparison of PR2 (Willow Garage) and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 (LuxAI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR2United States
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Luxembourg
Year First Available
- PR22010
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Verified Deployments
- PR20 Deployments
- QTrobot RD-V2 i50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR2$400,000 USD
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PR22 hrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Availability Status
- PR2ACTIVE
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- PR2164.5 mm
- QTrobot RD-V2 i550 cm
Weight
- PR2200 kg
- QTrobot RD-V2 i55 kg
Mobility Type
- PR2bipedal
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5static
Humanoid Subtype
- PR2full bipedal
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5anthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- PR21 m/s
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Terrain
- PR2flat indoor
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- PR21.8 kg
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Total DOF
- PR232
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Arm DOF
- PR27
- QTrobot RD-V2 i53
Hand DOF
- PR21
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Bimanual Coordination
- PR2Yes
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- PR2Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- PR2—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- PR2No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5onboard small
Foundation Models
- PR2—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Llama-2, Vicuna-13B
Imitation Learning
- PR2No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Teleoperation
- PR2—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5web_interface
Programming
- PR2code_ros
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5code_python, code_ros, visual_block, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- PR22 hrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Battery Capacity
- PR21.3 kWh
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Battery Swap
- PR2No
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- PR2—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- PR2Python
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Python, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- PR2ros1 community
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ros2 vendor
Open API
- PR2open rest
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- PR2Yes
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- PR2research
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PR2$400,000 USD
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
Price Tier
- PR2<10K
- QTrobot RD-V2 i510-20K
Pricing Model
- PR2—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5capex
Developer Unit Price
- PR2—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900
Warranty
- PR2—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i52 yrs
Applications
- PR2research
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Luxembourg |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $11,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 164.5 mm | 50 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 200 kg | 5 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1.8 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 3 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | onboard small |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | Llama-2, Vicuna-13B |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | code_python, code_ros, visual_block, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros1 community | ros2 vendor |
| Open API | open rest | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $11,900 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $11,900 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR2 and QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
PR2 is made by Willow Garage, based in US. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 is made by LuxAI, based in LU.
How much does PR2 cost compared to QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
PR2 is listed at $400,000. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 is listed at $11,900.
How do PR2 and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 compare on the Robo Index?
PR2 scores 99/100. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 scores 58/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PR2 and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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 PR2 and QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
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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About this comparison
PR2 vs QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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 Robo Index is calculated.