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 | $13,500 USD | $299 USD | €269 EUR | $442 USD |
| Height | 132cm (standing) | 28 cm (11 in) | 22cm (8.67 in) | 17.3cm (6.8 in) |
| Weight | 35kg (with battery) | 1.350 kg (Lite) / 1.475 kg (Wireless) | 0.9kg (2 lbs) | 1.1kg (2.42 lbs) |
| Battery Life | ~2 hours | Not officially disclosed | 5–7 hours active use, up to 12 hours standby | 2 hours continuous playtime; 1350 mAh, 11.1 V lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| Charging Time | Not disclosed | Not officially disclosed | ~4 hours (15W USB-C adapter) | Not officially disclosed |
| Max Speed | >2 m/s trot speed | Not officially disclosed | N/A | N/A |
| AI | 8-core high-performance CPU (optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin for EDU) | Open-source Python SDK with Hugging Face model/app integrations for speech, vision, and conversational behaviors | Deep learning AI for natural conversation, face recognition, voice recognition, and adaptive learning | GPT-powered conversations; current official hardware section lists a 5 TOPS processor, Cortex-M4 100 MHz co-processor, dual-core DSP 360 MHz HIFI audio engine, 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM, and 8 GB eMMC 5.0 storage |
| Sensors | Depth Camera, 3D LiDAR, 4 Microphone Array, Dual Joint Encoders | 120° 12 MP autofocus wide-angle camera, 4 PDM MEMS digital microphones, 5 W speaker, Accelerometer (wireless Reachy Mini) | Time-of-Flight Range Sensor, Odometric Sensors, Dual MEMS Microphones, Wide-Angle HD Camera (720p), Touch Sensors | 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor, 720p RGB Camera, Touch Sensor, 3-Axis Accelerometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, 4-Microphone Array |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | USB (Reachy Mini Lite via host computer), Wi-Fi (wireless Reachy Mini) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (charging), MicroSD Card Slot (expandable storage) | Wi-Fi (Dual-band 2.4G/5.8G, 802.11a/b/g/n), USB Type-C (charging) |
| Voice Assistants | None | None | None | None |
| Status | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Category | Humanoid | Companions | Companions | Companions |
| Manufacturer | Unitree | Pollen Robotics | Miko | KEYi Tech |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | G1 | Reachy Mini | Miko 3 | Loona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-DoF head movement | — | ✓ | — | — |
| AI-Generated Visuals | — | — | — | ✓ |
| AI-Powered Conversations | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Animated antennas for expressive interaction | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Audio-visual interaction (camera, microphones, speaker) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Auto-Docking & Charging | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Autonomous Navigation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bipedal Walking | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ChatGPT Conversations | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Coding Apps | — | — | ✓ | — |
| DIY kit assembly (2–3 hours) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Dance & Music | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Dexterous Hands (optional Dex3-1) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Edge & Obstacle Detection | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Emotion Expression (LCD face) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Face Recognition | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Foldable Design (69cm folded) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Full body rotation | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Google Blockly Programming | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Hugging Face app ecosystem integration | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Interactive Games (AR, bullfighting, follow-the-leader) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Multilingual Support | — | — | ✓ | — |
| OTA Updates | — | — | — | ✓ |
| OTA Upgrades | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Object Manipulation | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Parental Controls (app-based) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Personality Development Over Time | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Photo & Video Capture | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Python-programmable behaviors | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Remote Monitoring (camera) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Research Platform | ✓ | — | — | — |
| STEM Educational Games | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Secondary Development (EDU) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Simulation-first development workflow | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Story Narration (Disney, Paramount) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Touch Interaction | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Touchscreen Interface (4.46" IPS, 720p) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Voice Commands | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Voice Recognition | — | — | ✓ | — |
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 393 robots tracked, 239 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.
