Walker S vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
UBTECH Robotics vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
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Walker S leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, Walker S has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
Walker S
UBTECH Robotics
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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Walker S Reachy 2
Especificaciones
ContactPrecio~$70,000–$100,000
170 cmAltura140 cm
48 kgPeso40 kg
41GDL17
15 kgCarga3 kg
—Autonomía—
1.5 m/sVelocidad—
SíEscalerasNo
NoLiDARSí
N/ACómputoSolidrun Bedrock v3000
Apertura del ecosistema
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Walker S
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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
Walker S
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
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 Walker S and Reachy 2 compare on price?
Walker S: Contact. Reachy 2: ~$70,000–$100,000.
Which has higher payload: Walker S or Reachy 2?
Walker S 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.
Are both Walker S 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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Walker S or Reachy 2?
Walker S 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 Walker S or Reachy 2 use LiDAR?
Reachy 2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Walker S does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Última actualización: 2025