Pepper vs FF Nova
Compare Pepper (SoftBank Robotics) and FF Nova (Faraday Future) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Pepper | FF Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SoftBank Robotics | Faraday Future |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | 17 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 28 | Not disclosed |
| Battery life (h) | 12 | Not disclosed |
| Payload | N/A (no arms lifting) | |
| Max speed | 1.0 m/s | |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Social interaction | Education & research |
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Pepper leads on 1 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Pepper leads on price ($1,500 vs $2,490 USD (device; Developer Skills Package $390 extra)).
FF Nova leads on degrees of freedom (20 vs 17).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload, max speed and battery life.
Pepper
A social humanoid designed for human interaction in retail, hospitality, and healthcare settings. Pepper detects faces, recognizes emotions, and engages in natural conversation with multi-language speech synthesis.
FF Nova
Faraday Future and FF EAI Robotics' entry-level bipedal humanoid for developers and education, launched on October 15, 2026. The maker lists 20 degrees of freedom and a $2,490 device price. Phase one is invitation-only and limited to 100 units. No height or weight is published.