Alpha Mini

UBTECH RoboticsEducation
Available
Overall Score56/100
$1,699

Compact educational humanoid robot with 14 DOF designed for STEM learning and entertainment. Features LCD eyes, voice interaction, programming capabilities, and 4G connectivity for interactive learning experiences.

Height:0.245m
Weight:0.7kg
Released:2018
Last Tested:2020-01-01
Alpha Mini

Demo Video

Alpha Mini Performance Profile

Robot
Human Baseline
45
Mobility
(20%)
15
Explosive
(10%)
60
Stability
(15%)
25
Dexterity
(20%)
65
Perception
(15%)
70
Language
(10%)
85
Safety
(5%)
50
Energy
(5%)
75
Generalization
(5%)
80
Maintenance
(5%)

Specifications

Height0.245m
Weight0.7kg
Degrees of Freedom14 (head:3, arms:4, waist:1, legs:6)
Actuator Type14 high-performance servo motors
Power Source3.85V 4060mAh Li-Po battery
Operating TimeVariable (educational use)
Sensors13MP camera, 4-mic array, distance sensor, IMU
ComputingARM processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM

Key Features

14 high-performance servo motors
LCD eye displays with rich expressions
Visual programming with Blockly/Scratch
13MP camera with face and object recognition
4G LTE connectivity and WiFi support

Test Info

Last Tested
2020-01-01
Test Location
Educational Testing Facility
Certifications
Educational Safety StandardsChild Toy Safety

Detailed Test Results

10-Dimensional Evaluation

Walking Speed

30/ 100m/s

Slow but stable movement for educational demonstrations

Performance vs Human Baseline30%
Test Method: Controlled movement test

Endurance

40/ 100hours

Limited by small battery capacity

Performance vs Human Baseline40%
Test Method: Continuous operation test

Agility

65/ 100score

14 DOF enables dance and martial arts demos

Performance vs Human Baseline65%
Test Method: Movement demonstration test
Category Average:45/100
Weight:20%
Human Baseline:100/100

10-Dimensional Test Protocol

All tests conducted according to the comprehensive humanoid robot evaluation standards with human performance as baseline (100%). The new system evaluates: Mobility (20%), Dexterity (20%), Stability (15%), Perception (15%), Explosive Power (10%), Language (10%), and four supporting dimensions (5% each).

Advantages

Excellent educational platform with visual programming
Rich emotional expression through LCD eyes
Comprehensive connectivity (4G, WiFi, Bluetooth)
Child-safe design with high-quality materials
Affordable for educational institutions

Limitations

Very limited practical manipulation capability
Short battery life for extended use
Restricted to flat surface movement only
Small size limits payload capacity
Primarily demonstration rather than functional robot