Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite vs Mercury X1

Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center vs Elephant Robotics — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite offers the higher payload (16 kg vs 1 kg).
  • Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite offers the longer reach (600 mm vs 450 mm).
  • Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite offers the more degrees of freedom (20 vs 7).
  • Mercury X1 offers the lighter build (55 kg vs 60 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 LiteMercury X1
CompanyBeijing Humanoid Robot Innovation CenterElephant Robotics
CategoryHumanoidResearch-Robots
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Weight60 kg55 kg
Payload16 kg1 kg
Reach600 mm450 mm
Degrees of Freedom207
Battery Life30Ah + 3Ah dual battery—
ConnectivityWhole-body CAN/EtherCAT bus; leg control >1 kHz, hand control 500 Hz—
Software / AIUbuntu 22.04; open development environment—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite and the Mercury X1?

Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite is made by Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, while Mercury X1 is made by Elephant Robotics. Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite is a humanoid, while Mercury X1 is a research-robots.

Which has the higher payload, the Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite or the Mercury X1?

The Embodied Tien Kung 2.0 Lite has the higher payload at 16 kg, compared to 1 kg for the Mercury X1.