RAISE A1 vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Zhiyuan Robotics vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
RAISE A1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, lower price. Overall, RAISE A1 has an edge in 3 out of 3 compared categories.
RAISE A1
Zhiyuan Robotics
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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RAISE A1 Reachy 2
Specifications
$27,500Price$70,000
175 cmHeight166 cm
55 kgWeight50 kg
49DOF17
5 kgPayload3 kg
—Runtime—
1.94 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsNo
YesLiDARYes
200 TOPSComputeSolidrun Bedrock v3000
Ecosystem Openness
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RAISE A1
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Reachy 2
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
Pros and cons at a glance
RAISE A1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 49 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Low rated payload (5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: RAISE A1 or Reachy 2?
RAISE A1 is cheaper at $27,500 vs $70,000 for Reachy 2. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: RAISE A1 or Reachy 2?
RAISE A1 rates a higher payload at 5 kg vs 3 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both RAISE A1 and Reachy 2 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Last updated: 2025