iPal vs Superman
Compare iPal (AvatarMind) and Superman (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | iPal | Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AvatarMind | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 22 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 15 | 45 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 1.5 |
| Payload | N/A (companion) | |
| Max speed | 0.5 m/s | 12.66 m/s |
| Actuators | Brushless DC Servo Motors | in-house high-torque-density PMSM joint motors with planetary reduction / quasi-direct drive |
| Primary sensor | Stereo Camera + Touch Sensors + 4x Microphones | |
| Function | Education & companionship | experimental platform for dynamic locomotion research |
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
On weighted specifications (price, degrees of freedom, payload, speed, battery life), the iPal edges out the Superman — 60.0 to 20.0 on a 100-point scale. The Superman still wins on the dimensions where it leads; check the table above for the spec-by-spec breakdown before deciding.
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.
Superman
Unitree's Superman is a prototype humanoid robot developed in just over three months, capable of a 2-meter standing high jump and top speed of 12.66 m/s. It serves as an experimental platform focused on highly dynamic lower-body locomotion without hands or grippers.