Reachy vs iPal

Compare Reachy (Pollen Robotics) and iPal (AvatarMind) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.

Specification comparison
SpecReachyiPal
ManufacturerPollen RoboticsAvatarMind
CategoryHumanoidHumanoid
CountryFranceChina
Degrees of freedom1522
Weight (kg)1215
Battery life (h)44
Payload2 kgN/A (companion)
Max speedN/A (stationary torso)0.5 m/s
ActuatorsBrushless DC with Position FeedbackBrushless DC Servo Motors
Primary sensorStereo Camera + Joint Encoders + IMUStereo Camera + Touch Sensors + 4x Microphones
FunctionResearch & developmentEducation & companionship
Released20202016
StatusActiveActive

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.

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.

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