Q5 vs Wanderer
Side-by-side comparison of Q5 (Robotera) and Wanderer (RoboDynamics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Q5China
- Wanderer—
Year First Available
- Q52025
- Wanderer2022
Verified Deployments
- Q50 Deployments
- Wanderer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Q5$55,833
- Wanderer$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Q54 hrs
- Wanderer5 hrs
Availability Status
- Q5ACTIVE
- WandererACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Q5165 mm
- Wanderer49.7 cm
Weight
- Q570 kg
- Wanderer5.5 kg
Mobility Type
- Q5bipedal
- Wandererwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Q5full bipedal
- Wandererother
Walking Speed
- Q51.5 m/s
- Wanderer1.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Q5run capable
- Wanderer—
Stair Climbing
- Q5production ready
- WandererNo
Terrain
- Q5flat_indoor
- Wandererflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Q53 kg
- Wanderer0.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Q510 kg
- Wanderer—
Total DOF
- Q544
- Wanderer6
Arm DOF
- Q57
- Wanderer7
Hand DOF
- Q511
- Wanderer5
Arm Reach
- Q580 cm
- Wanderer43 cm
Grip Strength
- Q520 N
- Wanderer—
Manipulation Repeatability
- Q5±0.5 mm
- Wanderer—
Bimanual Coordination
- Q5coordinated planning
- WandererNo
Tool Use
- Q5vendor demo
- Wanderer—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Q5275 TOPS
- WandererJetson Nano
Compute Platform
- Q5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
- Wanderer—
VLM Capable
- Q5none
- WandererNo
Foundation Models
- Q5—
- Wandererfalse
Imitation Learning
- Q5multi task
- WandererNo
Teleoperation
- Q5vr_headset, glove_based
- Wanderer—
Programming
- Q5AI-powered voice system
- WandererPython/C/C++/JavaScript
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Q54 hrs
- Wanderer5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Q51.5 kWh
- Wanderer—
Charging Time
- Q51.5 hrs
- Wanderer—
Charging Method
- Q5auto dock
- Wanderer—
Battery Swap
- Q5Yes
- WandererNo
Avg Power Consumption
- Q5300 W
- Wanderer—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Q5Yes
- Wanderer—
Fall Recovery
- Q5Yes
- Wanderer—
Fall Detection Response
- Q5100 ms
- Wanderer—
Emergency Stops
- Q52
- Wanderer—
Human Detection Method
- Q5vision human
- Wanderer—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Q5ssm_equivalent
- Wanderer—
Software
SDK Languages
- Q5Python, C++, ROS2
- WandererPython, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- Q5ros2 vendor
- WandererYes
Simulation Platforms
- Q5NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
- Wanderer—
Open API
- Q5open rest websocket
- WandererNo
Air-Gap Capable
- Q5Yes
- Wanderer—
Reliability
IP Rating
- Q5IP54
- WandererIP55
Task Success Rate
- Q595 %
- Wanderer—
Deployment Maturity
- Q5commercial
- Wanderercommercial
Noise Level
- Q560 dB
- Wanderer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Q5$55,833
- Wanderer$75,000
Price Tier
- Q540-80K
- Wanderer40-80K
Pricing Model
- Q5capex
- Wandererpurchase
Developer Unit Price
- Q5$79,900
- Wanderer—
Delivery Lead Time
- Q53 mo
- Wanderer—
Warranty
- Q51 yrs
- Wanderer2 yrs
Production Pilots
- Q5BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics
- Wanderer—
Applications
- Q5hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education
- Wandererresearch, teleoperation
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $55,833 | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 165 mm | 49.7 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 44 | 6 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 11 | 5 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 80 cm | 43 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 20 N | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | Jetson Nano |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset, glove_based | — |
| Programming (values differ) | AI-powered voice system | Python/C/C++/JavaScript |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.5 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | auto dock | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | 300 W | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Detection Response (values differ) | 100 ms | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | ssm_equivalent | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 vendor | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest websocket | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP55 |
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | 95 % | — |
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Noise Level (values differ) | 60 dB | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $55,833 | $75,000 |
| Price Tier | 40-80K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $79,900 | — |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 3 mo | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education | research, teleoperation |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Q5 and Wanderer?
Q5 is made by Robotera, based in CN. Wanderer is made by RoboDynamics.
When were Q5 and Wanderer launched?
Q5 launched in 2025. Wanderer launched in 2022.
How much does Q5 cost compared to Wanderer?
Q5 is listed at $55,833. Wanderer is listed at $75,000.
How do Q5 and Wanderer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Q5 scores 44/100. Wanderer scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Q5 and Wanderer?
Q5 carries up to 10 kg. Wanderer carries up to 150 kg.
Are Q5 and Wanderer 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 Q5 and Wanderer?
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
Q5 vs Wanderer 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.