The George is a Humanoid robot developed by Tony Sale, launched 2022. Key specifications: height 188 cm, mobility static, total dof 6, dof / arm 6.
RoboScore
Very strong evidence
No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
4 of 9 signals present
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Weighted factors
average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count
Ranked #12 of 209 in the Humanoid standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #11 · worst #151
One day of that is about George itself:
- 7 Sept Robo Score rose 15.56 — its evidence changed.
One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 209 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
George is a British humanoid robot created by Tony Sale in 1949, built using scrap metals from a crashed RAF Wellington bomber. Reactivated in 2010, it can walk, turn its head, move its arms, sit down, and speak.
Flagship features
- Waterproof rating of 20,000 mm
- Air permeability of 20,000 g/m²/24 h
- Multiple pockets including 2 chest pockets, hand pockets, and a sleeve pocket
- Snow gaiter with anti-gliding elastic
- Detachable and adjustable hood
- DWR finishing (PFAS-Free)
Buyer decision signals
Viability
George reactivated and displayed at museum
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Height
- 188 cm
- Mobility
- static
- Total DOF
- 6
- DOF / arm
- 6
- DOF / hand
- 0
- Payload
- 15 kg
- Lifting capacity
- 20 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Charge time
- 4 h
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Sensors
- camera, force_torque, lidar
- LiDAR
- Yes
- F/T sensors
- Yes
- Terrain
- flat_indoor
- Programming
- code python,code ros
- ROS 1
- Yes
- API / SDK
- Yes
- SDK languages
- Python, ROS2
- Maturity
- commercial
- Environments
- outdoor
- Industries
- fashion
- Price tier
- <10K
- Pricing model
- purchase
- Warranty
- 2 yr
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- warehouse transport
- Target Industries
- manufacturing,logistics
- Primary Applications
- logistics handling
Size & capacity2
- Height Mm
- 1829
- Payload Per Arm
- false
Movement & precision2
- Arm Dof
- 6
- Navigation Type
- vision
Power & runtime1
- Charging Method
- tethered
Controls & integration7
- Open Api
- limited rest
- Head Cameras
- 1
- Lidar Range M
- 5
- Air Gap Capable
- true
- Microphone Count
- 0
- Network Protocols
- wifi 5,ethernet
- Vision Processing
- on device
Safety & certification5
- Noise Level Db
- 70
- Operating Temp
- 0°C to 45°C
- Tactile Sensing
- none
- Emergency Stop Count
- 2
- Safety Certification
- CE,ISO 10218
Buying & support9
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Price Currency
- USD
- Pricing Models
- capex
- Deployment Count
- 50
- Price On Request
- false
- Country Of Origin
- DE
- Is Research Grade
- false
- Availability Status
- sold out
- Service Network Density
- regional
Other details25
- Lining
- Stretch lining 84% Polyamide 16% Elastane ; Stretch Twill 100% Polyester ; Nylon Ripstop 100% Polyamide
- Imu Count
- 2
- Insulation
- PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Active+ 80gr 100% Polyester ; SORONA® Fiberballs 100% Polyester
- Waterproof
- 20.000 mm
- Ros Support
- ros2 community
- Arm Reach Cm
- 100
- Breathability
- 20.000 g/m²/24 h
- Shell Fabric 1
- Premium 4-way Stretch 89% Polyamide 11% Elastane PU Lamination
- Shell Fabric 2
- Nylon Ripstop 100% Polyamide PU Lamination
- Cloud Telemetry
- none
- Payload Peak Kg
- 20
- Field Of View Deg
- 120
- Battery Capacity Kwh
- 1.2
- Operating Temp Max C
- 45
- Operating Temp Min C
- 0
- Simulation Platforms
- NVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Task Reset Frequency
- rarely
- Power Consumption Avg W
- 200
- Power Consumption Peak W
- 400
- Delivery Lead Time Months
- 3
- Expected Service Life Years
- 5
- Cybersecurity Certifications
- ISO 27001
- Tethered Operation Available
- false
- Manipulation Repeatability Mm
- 0.1
- Software Subscription Required
- false
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
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Company milestones
- 2010DeploymentGeorge reactivated and displayed at museum
- —LaunchBuilt George the robot
- —MilestoneGeorge built by Tony Sale
In the news
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Washington City Paper · Sep 1, 2026
- The Needle: ICE Is Spending $2 Million of Our Money on Robotic Dogs, SCOTUS Allows Trump’s Ballroom to Continue For Now, Janeese Lewis George Is Hosting Town Halls, and More
Washington City Paper · Sep 1, 2026
- Kalshi bans George Santos for life over State of the Union bets
TechCrunch · Aug 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the George?
- The George is developed by Tony Sale.
- What type of robot is the George?
- The George is a Humanoid robot made by Tony Sale.
- How much does the George cost?
- Pricing for the George is not publicly listed — contact Tony Sale for a quote.
- When was the George launched?
- The George was launched in 2022.
- What are the key specifications of the George?
- Key specifications of the George: height 188 cm, mobility static, total dof 6, dof / arm 6, dof / hand 0.
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