Comparison controls
Swap robots without losing the table. Green cells mark numeric leaders; text rows show the tradeoffs that need judgment.
Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.
Price
Weight
Battery Life
Max Speed
AI
Sensors
Connectivity
Status
Category
Capabilities
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,197 USD | N/A |
| Height | Desktop robotic arm; height not officially disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit | 372 mm chassis height |
| Weight | Approx. 4.5kg | 78.5 kg to 105 kg depending on 40 Ah, 80 Ah, or 120 Ah battery configuration |
| Battery Life | Not applicable; external 24V DC powerNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Average 8 h, 16 h, or 24 h depending on 40 Ah, 80 Ah, or 120 Ah battery configuration under Clearpath's stated duty cycle |
| Charging Time | Not applicable; wired 24V DC supplyNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Standard charger: 4-12 h in North America or 5-15 h in Europe depending on battery configuration; faster optional chargers are available |
| Max Speed | Joint velocity up to 200 rad/s on J4/J5/J6/gripper and 50 rad/s on J1/J2/J3 (CNX Software)Not safely comparable as a typed unit | 2.0 m/s |
| AI | Open-source Python SDK with ROS1/2, LeRobot, Pinocchio, and depth-camera visual grasping support; Isaac Sim simulation support is listed as in progress. | Ships with Ubuntu/ROS 2 Jazzy support, Clearpath documentation, tutorials, demos, and ROS developer utilities. The Husky AMP configuration adds OutdoorNav autonomy software, an integrated outdoor sensor suite, mission setup through a web interface, and API access for custom applications. |
| Sensors | 14-bit single-turn magnetic encoders, Optional UVC/depth-camera mounts, Optional depth-camera visual grasping demo support | Standard 6-axis IMU, Wheel and motor feedback, Programmable status lights, Electronic paper battery/status display, Optional cameras, LiDAR, GPS, wireless emergency stop, and manipulator payloads, Husky Vision Package with stereo cameras and Ouster LiDAR |
| Connectivity | USB-CAN via host PC or edge computer, CAN bus, UART | ROS 2 Jazzy, Ethernet payload integration, Gigabit Ethernet debug port, USB 3.0 debug port, HDMI debug port, Wi-Fi through configured computer/package options |
| Voice Assistants | None | None |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Category | Research | Research |
| Manufacturer | Seeed Studio | Clearpath Robotics |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | reBot Arm B601-DM | Husky A300 |
|---|---|---|
| 6-DoF Arm plus Parallel Gripper | ✓ | — |
| Caster, mecanum, and rugged-wheel drive options | — | ✓ |
| Depth-Camera Visual Grasping Demo | ✓ | — |
| Embodied AI Learning Platform | ✓ | — |
| Field power breakouts for 12 V, 24 V, and battery-voltage payloads | — | ✓ |
| Front and rear emergency stop safety functions | — | ✓ |
| Heavy sensor, compute, and manipulator payload integration | — | ✓ |
| Husky AMP autonomous mission package with OutdoorNav | — | ✓ |
| LeRobot Imitation-Learning Workflows | ✓ | — |
| Open-Source Hardware, BOM, and Software Stack | ✓ | — |
| Optional Isaac Sim Simulation Workflow | ✓ | — |
| Optional mobile-manipulation package support | — | ✓ |
| Optional stereo-camera and LiDAR vision package | — | ✓ |
| Optional wireless charging and wireless emergency stop | — | ✓ |
| Outdoor operation from -20 deg C to 40 deg C after startup | — | ✓ |
| Pinocchio Kinematics and Gravity Compensation | ✓ | — |
| Programmable status lights and rear electronic paper display | — | ✓ |
| Python SDK / Motorbridge Control | ✓ | — |
| ROS 2 Jazzy mobile-robot development | — | ✓ |
| ROS1/ROS2 Integration | ✓ | — |
| Rugged outdoor UGV research platform | — | ✓ |
| Teleoperation and Remote Robotics Control | ✓ | — |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Research before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
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.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — N1 versus Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — MiPA versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — Go2 versus NEURA Quadruped is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — StackChan versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
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.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 384 robots tracked, 235 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
