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Reachy 2 vs Aria
Quick verdict
Reachy 2 leads on 9 of 11 comparable rows
Reachy 2 leads on Readiness Score, Reality Score, Battery, and Price (+5 more). Aria leads on Perception and Social Interaction.
Who should choose which?
Choose Reachy 2 if…
- You want higher readiness (86/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 84/100).
- Budget is a priority and Reachy 2 lists lower ($70,000+).
- Your main goal is education, which Reachy 2 targets directly.
- Strengths like manipulation and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Aria if…
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Your main goal is conversation, which Aria targets directly.
- Strengths like social interaction and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
| Spec | Reachy 2  Pollen RoboticsLeads 9 | Aria  RealbotixLeads 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Readiness Score | 86 | 74 |
| Reality Score | 84 | 68 |
| Data Freshness | 100% | 100% |
| Speed | Unknown | Unknown |
| Payload | 3 kg per arm | Unknown |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 136–166 cm | 175 cm |
| Weight | 32–50 kg | 54 kg |
| Battery | 8–10 h | 4–8 h |
| Form | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $70,000+ | $125,000+ |
| Market Status | Limited | Buy Now |
| Availability | Limited | Limited |
| Countries | United States, France, Global (direct order) | United States |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 68 | 42 |
| Manipulation | 88 | 52 |
| Perception | 86 | 88 |
| Autonomy | 72 | 58 |
| Social Interaction | 70 | 96 |
| Home Navigation | 58 | 48 |
| Sensors | 2× IMX296 global-shutter stereo cameras, Orbbec Gemini 336 RGB-D, Luxonis OAK ToF, RPLIDAR S2, 2× lavalier mics, wheel IMUs | Eye-embedded micro cameras (face/object recognition), microphones, proximity sensorsi |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, Wi-Fi (customer network for AI) | Wi-Fi (cloud AI APIs); manual RC for wheeled base |
| Ecosystem | ROS 2 Humble; Python SDK; Hugging Face LeRobot; Pollen-Vision perception library; VR teleoperation (Meta Quest 2/3); Docker simulation stack (Gazebo, MuJoCo) | Realbotix Robot Controller app ($199.99/mo); OpenAI ChatGPT integration (GPT-4/5 per Realbotix FAQ); Magnetic interchangeable faces and modular body panels; Custom character sculpting from $20,000+; Optional maintenance subscription; 100+ language conversation support; Bring-your-own AI via API (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LM Studio) |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.