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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

Record checks are not independent testing or confirmation of every claim. Official sites provide manufacturer context; source context explains the record.

Poketomo

Record last checked: 2026-05-27

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iCub

Record last checked: 2026-05-25

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Alpha Mini

Record last checked: 2026-04-06

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

Price

Poketomo
¥39,600 JPY
Price details

Official Japan COCORO STORE pricing is ¥39,600 tax-included for SR-C01M-W; a paid COCORO PLAN for Poketomo is required, with plans starting at ¥495/month.

iCub
€250,000 EUR
Price details

Research platform: official IIT product catalog lists indicative non-profit build fees of €250,000 for a full iCub, €200,000 for the upper body, and €40,000 for the head; official quotation required.

Alpha Mini
Price not recorded
Price details

Pricing varies by market and reseller

Height

Poketomo
11.7cm
iCub
104cm
Alpha Mini
24.5 cm

Weight

Poketomo
194g
iCub
22kg
Alpha Mini
700 g (with battery)

Battery Life

Poketomo
About 1 day of typical useNot safely comparable as a typed unit
iCub
Battery backpack included on iCub 2.5/later full iCub versions; runtime not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit
Alpha Mini
Not publicly specifiedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

Max Speed

Poketomo
N/A
iCub
Not disclosed
Alpha Mini
Not publicly specifiedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

AI

Poketomo
Sharp CE-LLM conversational AI running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.
iCub
YARP middleware + open-source ML frameworks
Alpha Mini
UBTECH interaction stack with voice, face/object recognition, and balance control

Sensors

Poketomo
5MP autofocus camera, Accelerometer, Magnetic field sensor, Gyroscope, Microphone, Face recognition
iCub
Stereo Cameras, Microphones, Hall-Effect Joint Sensors, Force/Torque Sensors, Tactile Skin (capacitive), Gyroscope, Accelerometer
Alpha Mini
Distance Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Touch Sensor, 13 MP Camera, 4-Microphone Array

Connectivity

Poketomo
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C
iCub
Gigabit Ethernet, CANBus (internal)
Alpha Mini
2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS

Status

Poketomo
Available
iCub
Active
Alpha Mini
Available

Category

Poketomo
Companions
iCub
Research
Alpha Mini
Companions
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Charging Time

Poketomo
About 100 minutes
iCub
N/A
Alpha Mini
Not publicly specifiedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

Degrees of Freedom

Poketomo
N/A
iCub
N/A
Alpha Mini
N/A

Voice Assistants

Poketomo
None
iCub
None
Alpha Mini
None

Manufacturer

Poketomo
Sharp
iCub
Italian Institute of Technology
Alpha Mini
UBTECH

Capabilities

Poketomo

Camera-assisted scene recognitionConversational AI companionshipDiary summaries in companion appEmotion expression through LEDs, voice, and gesturesFace recognitionMemory of conversations and outingsProactive conversationsRobot and app memory syncVoice recognitionWeather, news, and alarm functions

iCub

Archery (learned via reinforcement learning)Bipedal WalkingCollision AvoidanceCrawlingEmbodied Cognition ResearchFacial Expressions (LED-based)Force-Controlled ManipulationObject GraspingVisual Tracking

Alpha Mini

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

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.

Return policy User community Ecosystem Aesthetics

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.