EVE vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
1X Technologies vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
EVE leads in higher payload. Overall, EVE has an edge in 1 out of 1 compared categories.
EVE
1X Technologies
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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EVE Reachy 2
Specifications
No longer marketed; existing enterprise deployments maintained, not expandedPrice~$70,000–$100,000
186 cmHeight140 cm
86 kgWeight40 kg
—DOF17
15 kgPayload3 kg
6hRuntime—
4 m/sSpeed—
NoStairsNo
NoLiDARYes
N/AComputeSolidrun Bedrock v3000
Ecosystem Openness
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EVE
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91
Reachy 2
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
Pros and cons at a glance
EVE
Pros
- Long runtime (6h per charge) for full-shift operation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
How do EVE and Reachy 2 compare on price?
EVE: No longer marketed; existing enterprise deployments maintained, not expanded. Reachy 2: ~$70,000–$100,000.
Which has higher payload: EVE or Reachy 2?
EVE rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 3 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is EVE or Reachy 2 actually available to buy?
EVE has been discontinued. Reachy 2 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: EVE or Reachy 2?
EVE has no ROS support; Reachy 2 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does EVE or Reachy 2 use LiDAR?
Reachy 2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; EVE does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025