CyberOne vs Sophia: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2022)
Xiaomi vs Hanson Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
CyberOne leads in higher payload, while Sophia leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
CyberOne
Xiaomi
Sophia
Hanson Robotics
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CyberOne Sophia
Specifications
Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.PriceContact (R&D version available)
177 cmHeight167 cm
52 kgWeight20 kg
21DOF83
1.5 kgPayload1.2 kg
—Runtime—
—Speed—
—StairsNo
NoLiDARNo
Xiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chipComputeIntel Core i7, 32 GB RAM
Ecosystem Openness
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CyberOne
/100
40
Sophia
Hanson AI SDK + OpenCog. Ubuntu. Partial ROS. Niche community.
Pros and cons at a glance
CyberOne
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Sophia
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 83 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.2 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
How do CyberOne and Sophia compare on price?
CyberOne: Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.. Sophia: Contact (R&D version available).
Which has higher payload: CyberOne or Sophia?
CyberOne rates a higher payload at 1.5 kg vs 1.2 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is CyberOne or Sophia actually available to buy?
CyberOne is in active development without commercial availability. Sophia 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: CyberOne or Sophia?
CyberOne has no ROS support; Sophia has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2022