Kuavo vs Pepper
Humanoid robot spec comparison — Leju Robotics vs SoftBank Robotics.
Leju Robotics
Kuavo
80 / 100 Robo2u Score
Modular omnidirectional humanoid from Leju Robotics for industrial and research use
SoftBank Robotics
Pepper
20 / 100 Robo2u Score
First mass-produced sociable humanoid on an omnidirectional wheeled base, from SoftBank Robotics
| Spec | Kuavo | Pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2014 |
| Status | Production | Discontinued |
| Height | 166 cm | 121 cm |
| Payload | 20 kg | — |
| Degrees of freedom | 40 | 20 |
| Runtime | 480 min | 720 min |
| Top speed | 1.28 m/s | 0.83 m/s |
| Price | $50k | — |
| Robo2u Score | 80 | 20 |
Highlighted = better on that spec (lower is better for price and weight; newer for release). The Robo2u Score is a transparent composite — see the Humanoid Showdown for the full field.
