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Jules

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Built by Hanson Robotics · Hong Kong· Launched 2006

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Hanson RoboticsOpen company

#114 of 116 ranked Humanoid robots (279 listed)

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RoboScore

44.2/ 100

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CheckWeightScore
On sale15%10/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%70/100
Specs on file11%97/100
Funding15%Not counted yet
Company age4%95/100
Other robots5%81/100
News15%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet
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Overview

Jules is an expressive character robot featuring advanced Frubber skin technology and sophisticated facial expressions. Designed for character acting and entertainment applications, Jules demonstrates the artistic and technical capabilities of Hanson Robotics in creating lifelike and emotionally expressive robotic characters.

Flagship features

  • Uses 30 facial expressions for communication
  • Understands words
  • Moves at 1.25 km/h
  • Operates on Windows XP

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Full bipedal
Bipedal
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
lidar, stereo camera, IMU
Yes

41% of humanoid robots have it

Code python, no code gui
Yes

52% of humanoid robots have it

Yes

64% of humanoid robots have it

Commercial
Both
Logistics, defense, healthcare
Purchase
75 kg

Heavier than 77% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec

0.34722 m/s

Faster than 2% of 178 Humanoid robots with this spec

28

More joints than 52% of 237 Humanoid robots with this spec

7

More joints than 36% of 190 Humanoid robots with this spec

4

More joints than 18% of 130 Humanoid robots with this spec

5 kg

Carries more than 30% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec

10 kg

Carries more than 49% of 150 Humanoid robots with this spec

2 h

Lasts longer than 17% of 209 Humanoid robots with this spec

1 h

Charges faster than 82% of 88 Humanoid robots with this spec

3 yr

Longer warranty than 89% of 87 Humanoid robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
warehouse transport,teleoperation
android
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1905
Movement & precision2
Grip Force N
30
lidar slam,vision
Sensing & perception3
Yes
stereo
Yes
Controls & integration1
Processing Tops
32
Safety & certification2
0°C to 40°C
CE,ISO 10218
Buying & support3
Model Variants
Atlas 2,Atlas 3
Deployment Count
100
Availability Status
available
Other details1
Running Speed Ms
3.5

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2019LaunchLittle Sophia announced as a STEM companion robot
  • 2019DeploymentAdelaide Robotics Academy expected delivery
  • 2019MilestoneKickstarter crowdfunding campaign exceeded goal
  • Jan 2017LaunchKickstarter campaign launches
  • Jan 2017LaunchProfessor Einstein debuts at CES
  • 2016DeploymentFirst public appearance at SXSW
  • Feb 2016LaunchSophia activated
  • 2012LaunchZeno enters production

Hanson Robotics in the news

the maker

1 event · last 12 months

  • Aug 15Hanson Robot Called Sophia Shop Sophia Robot Manufacturer Clearance

News about Hanson Robotics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 1 outlet, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Hanson Robotics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Jules?
The Jules is developed by Hanson Robotics, based in Hong Kong.
What type of robot is the Jules?
The Jules is a Humanoid robot made by Hanson Robotics.
How much does the Jules cost?
The Jules is listed at US$150,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Hanson Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Jules launched?
The Jules was launched in 2006.
What are the key specifications of the Jules?
Key specifications of the Jules: form factor full bipedal, weight 75 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed 0.34722 m/s, moving joints 28.

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