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Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.

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Sources and record checks

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LOVOT

Record last checked: 2026-04-01

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Alpha Mini

Record last checked: 2026-04-06

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SpikerBot

Record last checked: 2026-05-31

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Each row compares one spec across your shortlist. Green marks the best value.
LOVOT LOVOT Alpha Mini Alpha Mini SpikerBot SpikerBot

Price

LOVOT
¥577,500 JPY
Price details

¥577,500 for LOVOT 3.0 (current model since May 2024); LOVOT 2.0 still available at ¥449,900. Monthly care plan required (from ¥9,900/mo). Prices from official LOVOT web store (Japan only)

Alpha Mini
Price not recorded
Price details

Pricing varies by market and reseller

SpikerBot
$219 USD
Price details

Kickstarter early-pledge robot kit pricing starts at $219 according to IEEE Spectrum and Make:; Make: reports planned eventual retail pricing of $299. Crowdfunding and retail availability may change.

Height

LOVOT
43cm
Alpha Mini
24.5 cm
SpikerBot
Not officially disclosed

Weight

LOVOT
4.6kg (LOVOT 3.0; 2.0 was 4.3kg)
Alpha Mini
700 g (with battery)
SpikerBot
Not officially disclosed

Battery Life

LOVOT
30-45 minutes active, then returns to nest
Alpha Mini
Not publicly specifiedNot safely comparable as a typed unit
SpikerBot
Uses swappable AA batteries; runtime not officially disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

Max Speed

LOVOT
1-2 km/h
Alpha Mini
Not publicly specifiedNot safely comparable as a typed unit
SpikerBot
Not officially disclosed

AI

LOVOT
GPU (1,024 cores) + 32 Tensor cores + 8 CPU cores, 512GB storage (LOVOT 3.0)
Alpha Mini
UBTECH interaction stack with voice, face/object recognition, and balance control
SpikerBot
No-code virtual spiking-neuron programming environment: users connect neurons, synapses, sensors, and motors in an app to create real-time reactive behaviors without LLMs or traditional code.

Sensors

LOVOT
Horn Top Camera (half-sphere), Horn Front Camera, Depth Camera, Luminosity Sensor, Hygrometer-Thermometer, Posture Sensor, Distance Sensor, Obstacle Sensor, Touch Sensors (full body), Microphone Array (x4)
Alpha Mini
Distance Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Touch Sensor, 13 MP Camera, 4-Microphone Array
SpikerBot
Camera, Microphone, Distance sensor

Connectivity

LOVOT
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Infrared Communication
Alpha Mini
2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
SpikerBot
SpikerBot app, Wireless control support

Status

LOVOT
Available
Alpha Mini
Available
SpikerBot
Pre-order

Category

LOVOT
Companions
Alpha Mini
Companions
SpikerBot
Research
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Charging Time

LOVOT
15-30 minutes (on charging nest)
Alpha Mini
Not publicly specifiedNot safely comparable as a typed unit
SpikerBot
Not applicable with replaceable AA cells; rechargeable NiMH AA batteries supportedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

Degrees of Freedom

LOVOT
N/A
Alpha Mini
N/A
SpikerBot
N/A

Voice Assistants

LOVOT
None
Alpha Mini
None
SpikerBot
None

Manufacturer

LOVOT
GROOVE X
Alpha Mini
UBTECH
SpikerBot
Backyard Brains

Capabilities

LOVOT

13 Degrees of FreedomAuto-Charging (returns to nest)Autonomous NavigationCustomizable Clothing/AppearanceEmotional CompanionshipOLED Eyes (organic EL displays, natural blinking)Person RecognitionPersonality Development Over TimeRoom Mapping (360° camera)Thermal Person DetectionTouch Response (full body sensors)

Alpha Mini

App-based Graphical CodingFace and Object RecognitionLive Communication over CellularVoice InteractionWalking and Dynamic Motions

SpikerBot

3D-Printable Attachment PointsCamera, Microphone, and Distance-Sensor ReactionsHands-On Neuroscience EducationLights and Sound FeedbackLive Spiking-Activity VisualizationNo-Code Neural-Circuit ProgrammingObject and Person-Following ExperimentsReal-Time Behavior EditingSample Brain Model LibrarySensor-to-Motor Behavior DesignSpiker:bit Muscle-Signal Peripheral SupportVirtual Spiking Neurons and Synapses

How to Compare Robots

Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.

1

Choose comparable robots

Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Research before you worry about micro-spec wins.

2

Read the big deltas first

Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.

3

Switch to differences only

Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.

Cross-category comparisons still have value

A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language. And when blank-page friction is the problem, use one of the prebuilt quick-start pairings in the workbench above — open one, swap robots, and keep moving.

Making Your Decision

Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.

1

Weighted priorities

Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.

  • List must-haves — smart-home platform, clearance, shipping status, or anything that eliminates a robot instantly.
  • Pick your top 3 differentiators — navigation, noise, battery, support, or whatever changes daily use.
  • Score only the finalists against those. The robot that wins your real priorities beats the one with the most green cells.
2

Total cost of ownership

The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.

Subscriptions

Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.

Consumables

Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.

Energy & battery

Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.

Repair & warranty

Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.

3

Environment check

Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.

  • Floor types — carpet, hardwood, tile, and transition handling.
  • Space layout — open plans vs. multi-room homes with tight doorways.
  • Wi-Fi coverage — cloud-heavy robots need stable signal everywhere.
  • Household — pets, kids, shared spaces, and noise tolerance.

Purchase and deployment access

Available listings: 125. Pre-order listings: 54. Active records: 130. Available indicates an ordering listing, not confirmed stock. Pre-order indicates a reservation listing, not immediate delivery. Active status alone does not confirm public purchase availability or deployment. Other statuses do not establish a current purchase listing. Confirm regional access, stock, reservation terms, and delivery with the manufacturer.

When it's too close to call

If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.

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Comparison FAQ

Questions buyers ask before the final click

Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.

Frequently Asked Questions

Using the workspace
How many robots can I compare at once?
You can compare up to four robots at once. Two or three is usually the cleanest decision view, but four-way comparisons work well for wider market scans.
What does 'Show differences only' do?
It hides rows where all selected robots share the same value, leaving only the rows that actually change your decision. It is especially useful for same-brand or same-category shortlists.
Can I compare robots from different categories?
Yes. You can compare any of the 412 robots in the database. Cross-category comparisons work best when the robots still compete for the same outcome in your home or workflow.
What makes a good comparison?
The best pairings share at least one real-world anchor: same job, similar price band, same room constraints, or competing brand tier. That keeps the table decision-focused instead of random.
Sharing & shortlisting
How do I share a comparison?
Once you have a live shortlist, a Share this comparison link appears in the workbench. It preserves your selected robots and the differences-only toggle in a permanent URL.
Can I save or bookmark a comparison for later?
Yes. Every live comparison has a stable route, so bookmarking the page preserves the exact configuration you built.
Can I compare by price alone?
Price is one row in the compare table, but if you want pure price sorting first, the all robots page is the better place to shortlist before coming back here.
Data & methodology
Are specifications up to date?
ui44 comparison data is sourced from official manufacturer documentation and re-verified on a rolling basis. Shipping products get the most frequent freshness checks.
What if a spec is missing?
A dash or 'Not specified' usually means the manufacturer has not published the detail clearly. It does not automatically mean the robot lacks the feature.
How should I compare robots at different development stages?
Status labels describe catalog records, not measured operational reliability. Available indicates a purchase listing, not verified stock or shipping dates. Active alone does not confirm public purchase access. Pre-order indicates a reservation listing, not engineering completion or a guaranteed delivery queue position. Development and Prototype identify recorded stages; Discontinued identifies a discontinued listing. Compare documented performance and current manufacturer terms, including any recorded sales notes, for the specific model and region.
Can I compare specific sensors or components more deeply?
Yes. The compare table gives you the side-by-side overview, then the components directory lets you go deeper on shared sensors, radios, and platform pieces across the catalog.