Reachy vs FF Nova
Compare Reachy (Pollen Robotics) and FF Nova (Faraday Future) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Reachy | FF Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pollen Robotics | Faraday Future |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | France | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | 15 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 12 | Not disclosed |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | Not disclosed |
| Payload | 2 kg | |
| Max speed | N/A (stationary torso) | |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Research & development | Education & research |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Reachy leads on 1 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Reachy leads on price ($17,000 vs $2,490 USD (device; Developer Skills Package $390 extra)).
FF Nova leads on degrees of freedom (20 vs 15).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload, max speed and battery life.
Reachy
An open-source humanoid torso built for research, education, and creative applications. Reachy runs on Python with the open Reachy SDK and is designed to be hackable, modular, and accessible for labs and makers alike.
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.