PR2 vs Roboto Origin
Side-by-side comparison of PR2 (Willow Garage) and Roboto Origin (RoboParty) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR2United States
- Roboto OriginChina
Year First Available
- PR22010
- Roboto Origin2026
Verified Deployments
- PR20 Deployments
- Roboto Origin0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR2$400,000 USD
- Roboto Origin$7,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PR22 hrs
- Roboto Origin2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- PR2ACTIVE
- Roboto OriginACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- PR2164.5 mm
- Roboto Origin125 mm
Weight
- PR2200 kg
- Roboto Origin34 kg
Mobility Type
- PR2bipedal
- Roboto Originbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- PR2full bipedal
- Roboto Originfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- PR21 m/s
- Roboto Origin2 m/s
Running Capable
- PR2—
- Roboto Originrun capable
Terrain
- PR2flat indoor
- Roboto Originflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- PR21.8 kg
- Roboto Origin—
Total DOF
- PR232
- Roboto Origin20
Arm DOF
- PR27
- Roboto Origin5
Hand DOF
- PR21
- Roboto Origin—
Bimanual Coordination
- PR2Yes
- Roboto Origin—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- PR2Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM
- Roboto Origin10 TOPS
Compute Platform
- PR2—
- Roboto OriginRDK X5
VLM Capable
- PR2No
- Roboto OriginNo
Imitation Learning
- PR2No
- Roboto OriginNo
Programming
- PR2code_ros
- Roboto Origincode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- PR22 hrs
- Roboto Origin2.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- PR21.3 kWh
- Roboto Origin—
Battery Swap
- PR2No
- Roboto OriginNo
Software
SDK Languages
- PR2Python
- Roboto OriginPython, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- PR2ros1 community
- Roboto Originros2 community
Simulation Platforms
- PR2—
- Roboto OriginMuJoCo
Open API
- PR2open rest
- Roboto Originopen rest
Air-Gap Capable
- PR2Yes
- Roboto Origin—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- PR2research
- Roboto Originprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PR2$400,000 USD
- Roboto Origin$7,000 USD
Price Tier
- PR2<10K
- Roboto Origin40-80K
Pricing Model
- PR2—
- Roboto Origincapex
Developer Unit Price
- PR2—
- Roboto Origin$7,000
Applications
- PR2research
- Roboto Originresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $7,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 164.5 mm | 125 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 200 kg | 34 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1.8 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 32 | 20 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM | 10 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | RDK X5 |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.3 kWh | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros1 community | ros2 community |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | MuJoCo |
| Open API | open rest | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $400,000 USD | $7,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $7,000 |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR2 and Roboto Origin?
PR2 is made by Willow Garage, based in US. Roboto Origin is made by RoboParty, based in CN.
When were PR2 and Roboto Origin launched?
PR2 launched in 2010. Roboto Origin launched in 2026.
How much does PR2 cost compared to Roboto Origin?
PR2 is listed at $400,000. Roboto Origin is listed at $7,000.
How do PR2 and Roboto Origin compare on the Robo Index?
PR2 scores 99/100. Roboto Origin scores 73/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PR2 and Roboto Origin 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 Roboto Origin?
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.
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About this comparison
PR2 vs Roboto Origin 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.