iPal vs Booster K1
Compare iPal (AvatarMind) and Booster K1 (Booster Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | iPal | Booster K1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AvatarMind | Booster Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 22 | 22 |
| Weight (kg) | 15 | 19.5 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 0.33 |
| Payload | N/A (companion) | |
| Max speed | 0.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Actuators | Brushless DC Servo Motors | |
| Primary sensor | Stereo Camera + Touch Sensors + 4x Microphones | |
| Function | Education & companionship | Education |
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
iPal leads on 1 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
iPal leads on battery life (4 h vs 0.33 h).
Booster K1 leads on max speed (2 m/s vs 0.5 m/s).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price and payload.
iPal
An educational companion humanoid designed for children and elderly care. iPal engages with natural conversation, interactive learning games, and social interaction, serving as both a tutor and eldercare companion.
Booster K1
Booster Robotics' small humanoid for education and professional developers: about 95 cm and 19.5 kg with 22 degrees of freedom. Booster lists 20 minutes of walking per charge on the 2 Ah battery and 1 h 10 min on the 5 Ah battery of the Education and Professional editions.