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Buddy vs Doova
Quick verdict
Buddy leads on 8 of 8 comparable rows
Buddy leads on Readiness Score, Reality Score, Data Freshness, and Mobility (+4 more).
Who should choose which?
Choose Buddy if…
- You want higher readiness (87/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 86/100).
- Strengths like social interaction and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Doova if…
- Strengths like perception and social interaction match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Buddy if…
- You want higher readiness (87/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 86/100).
- Strengths like social interaction and perception match how you plan to use it at home.
Choose Doova if…
- Strengths like perception and social interaction match how you plan to use it at home.
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Readiness Score | 87 | 72 |
| Reality Score | 86 | 58 |
| Data Freshness | 100% | 98% |
| Speed | 2.5 km/h | Unknown |
| Payload | Unknown | Unknown |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 56 cm | Unknown |
| Weight | 8 kg | Unknown |
| Battery | 4–6 h | Unknown |
| Form | Mobile | Mobile |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $4,890+ | Unknown |
| Market Status | Limited | Unknown |
| Availability | Limited | Unknown |
| Countries | United States, France, European Union, Global (quote-based) | Unknown |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 78 | 72 |
| Manipulation | 20 | 5 |
| Perception | 84 | 82 |
| Autonomy | 76 | 68 |
| Social Interaction | 95 | 78 |
| Home Navigation | 74 | 74 |
| Sensors | 13 MP cameras (80° & 130°), 6× obstacle (IR/ultrasonic), 6× drop/cliff, 3× touch, 4× omni mics, 1× directional mic, IR sensor | LDS LiDAR; 4-mic sound localization; AI vision skeletal/posture recognition; 10.1-inch HD display |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G | Tuya AIoT / Hey Tuya voice; mobile safety reports |
| Ecosystem | Buddy OS + Companion apps; Buddy PRO Multi-Apps (annual license); Android SDK (annual subscription); ChatGPT / generative AI integrations; BuddyLab educational coding; Telepresence and tele-assistance | Hey Tuya voice ("Hey Tuya, help"); Tuya AIoT smart-home hub; Family two-way video emergency alerts; Mobile safety reports; Autonomous dock and recharge; Matter-capable Tuya device ecosystem (company IFA 2026 stack) |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.