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Clone RoboticsPoland / United States

Clone Alpha

Clone Alpha is Clone Robotics' prototype bipedal humanoid that uses water-powered Myofiber artificial muscles instead of electric motors.

PrototypeAnnounced 2025-02-20Arena rating 718
No public price
Waitlist
Clone Alpha, full body
Photo, background removed
Height
Not disclosed
Weight
Not disclosed
Payload
Not disclosed
Runtime
1.5h90 minSource
Degrees of freedom
200DoFSource
Top speed
Not disclosed
4 real photos

Clone Alpha photos

credited to the maker or photographer
Full-body render of the musculoskeletal Clone Alpha humanoid robot standing against a white background.
Full-body render of the musculoskeletal Clone Alpha humanoid robot standing against a white background.Image: © Clone Robotics · official website
Clone Alpha humanoid robot standing in a studio render
Clone Alpha humanoid robot standing in a studio renderImage: © Clone Robotics · official website
Clone Alpha humanoid robot walking against a neutral studio backdrop
Clone Alpha humanoid robot walking against a neutral studio backdropImage: © Clone Robotics · official website

Clone Alpha videos

official and independent footage
This Robot Has LIVING Muscles That Move Like Humans | Meet Clone AlphaIndependent · Julia McCoy · 1y ago · YouTube
Clone Alpha TeaserIndependent · Maginative · 1y ago · YouTube
New Clone AI Robot With Artificial Muscles Shocks The World: Torso 4Independent · MACHINEKIND and AI Revolution · 8d ago · YouTube
Proto Clone by Clone SHOCKS with Bipedal Musculoskeletal Android V1 AI RobotIndependent · AI Tech Academy · 1y ago · YouTube

Clone Alpha specs

official and sourced figures
HeightNot disclosed
WeightNot disclosed
PayloadNot disclosed
Runtime1.5 hsource
Degrees of freedom200 DoFsource
Hand DoF26 DoFsource
Top speedNot disclosed
HandsClone Hand with Myofiber artificial muscles. Reports vary: 26 degrees of freedom in each hand/wrist/elbow (Protoclone) and 27 DoF for standalone Clone Hand. Human-level grip force claimed.
Sensors4 depth cameras in skull, 70 inertial sensors, 320 pressure sensors, microcontrollers linked to sensors
ComputeNVIDIA Jetson Thor GPU (reported). Runs Clone's 'Cybernet' visuomotor foundation model; edge-localized AI (company claim).

Price and availability

from evidence pack
No public price
Waitlist

What the Clone Alpha can do

evidence by capability dimension
Manipulation
Tier 2 · demo

Clone claims human-level finger strength. Component demos include hand and torso (video titles only). Tasks listed include sandwich making, laundry, but no full Alpha demo shown.

Autonomy
Tier 0

No autonomous task execution demonstrated. Telekinesis training platform described but no execution shown.

Mobility
Tier 1 · spec

Company claims 'walks naturally' but no public walking demo. Protoclone shown hanging only. Roadmap targets 2027 for natural walking.

Perception
Tier 1 · spec

Sensors include 4 depth cameras, 70 inertial, 320 pressure; runs Cybernet visuomotor model. No scene understanding demo.

Human interaction
Tier 1 · spec

Company claims natural language interface ('speak to Clone in plain English') and witty dialogue via Telekinesis.

Reliability
Tier 0

No reliability data. Third-party guide states ~1.5 hours runtime; no endurance testing published.

Human-environment fit
Tier 1 · spec

Company claims soft, plush, featherweight, won't damage floor. No safety certification.

What is proven

source-backed highlights
  • Official reservation page confirms 279-unit limited edition.
  • Detailed upper-body DoF and sensor specs reported consistently.
  • Company claims natural language and household tasks via Telekinesis (unverified).
  • Multiple YouTube videos exist, but no content assessed.

Caveats

read before you trust a demo
  • Height, weight, payload, walking speed, and battery capacity are not published in any reviewed source
  • No full Alpha demonstration; Protoclone shown hanging only.
  • No height, weight, payload, walking speed, or battery capacity.
  • No autonomy demonstration.

About the Clone Alpha

summary from sourced evidence

Clone Alpha is Clone Robotics' prototype bipedal humanoid that uses water-powered Myofiber artificial muscles instead of electric motors. The company accepts reservations for 279 units but has not demonstrated a complete robot. Specs (200+ DoF, 4 depth cameras, 70 inertial sensors, 320 pressure sensors, NVIDIA Jetson Thor) come from media reports. No walking, task execution, or autonomy has been shown. A $20,000 target price is mentioned but not official. Evidence is weak and primarily company claims at tier 1

Evidence log

tiered public claims
T1
Clone Robotics accepts reservations for the first 279 Alpha Edition units; Myofiber specs include <50 ms response, >30% contraction, 1 kg force per 3 g fiber.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
TechEBlog reports Protoclone has 200+ degrees of freedom, over 1,000 Myofibers, and more than 200 sensors; pre-orders set to begin later in 2025, no price announced.
reputable media · 2025-02-20 · source
T1
Clone Robotics opened limited orders for Alpha; Telekinesis training platform teaches skills like shaking hands, pouring drinks, making sandwiches, laundry, vacuuming, dishwashing, and witty dialogue.
reputable media · 2025-01-03 · source
T1
Alpha has 4 depth cameras in skull, 70 inertial sensors, 320 pressure sensors, and a 500-watt pump delivering 40 SLPM.
reputable media · 2025-01-03 · source
T1
Alibaba.com guide states current Clone Alpha prototypes sustain ~1.5 hours per charge, target price $20,000, B2B only, Clone Hand starts at $2,800.
directory · 2026-09-03 · source
T1
Scribd article notes Clone has yet to publicly demonstrate a complete Alpha robot in action; preorders open for 279 units; upper body 164 points, 26 DoF hand/wrist/elbow.
reputable media · 2024-12-05 · source
T1
Impact Lab reports upper torso has 164 DoF including 20 shoulder, 6 per vertebra, 26 hand/wrist/elbow; uses NVIDIA Jetson Thor and Cybernet visuomotor model.
reputable media · 2024-12-12 · source
T1
Impact Lab reports a 500-watt pump delivers 40 SLPM at 100 psi; Aquajet valves operate under 1 watt.
reputable media · 2024-12-12 · source
T0
No height, weight, payload, walking speed, battery capacity, or official price were found in reviewed sources.
missing evidence · 2026-10-29

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Clone Alpha FAQ

answers from sourced data

How much does the Clone Alpha cost?

Clone Robotics has not published a price for the Clone Alpha. It is not offered for sale to the public.

Can you buy the Clone Alpha?

Not yet. Clone Robotics runs a waitlist for the Clone Alpha.

How long does the Clone Alpha battery last?

Clone Robotics lists a runtime of about 1.5 h per charge. This is a company figure, not an independent test.

Who makes the Clone Alpha?

The Clone Alpha is made by Clone Robotics, based in Poland / United States.

Sources

13 references
  1. Android – Clone · Clone Robotics
  2. Clone Robotics Unveils Protoclone, a Slightly Creepy Faceless Bipedal Musculoskeletal Android · TechEBlog
  3. The "Synthetic Human" Roadmap: Clone Robotics Eyes Silicon Valley and $20,000 Price Points · Humanoids Daily
  4. Clone Robotics Opens Orders for Humanoid Robot with Synthetic Organs (Video) · Thomasnet
  5. How to Choose Clone Robotics Products: A Practical Guide · Alibaba.com
  6. Meet Clone Alpha - A Humanoid Robot Built With Synthetic Organs and Artificial Muscles | PDF | Robotics | Robot · Scribd
  7. Clone Robotics Unveils Humanoid Robot Clone Alpha: A Leap Toward Human-like Movement in Robotics – Impact Lab · impactlab.com
  8. Clone Robotics Is Building a “Synthetic Human” Just $20,000 · OTOFOOTAGE
  9. Clone Alpha Teaser · Maginative
  10. I Met Protoclone. It’s Actually Insane · Anastasi In Tech
  11. New Clone AI Robot With Artificial Muscles Shocks The World: Torso 4 · MACHINEKIND and AI Revolution
  12. Proto Clone by Clone SHOCKS with Bipedal Musculoskeletal Android V1 AI Robot · AI Tech Academy
  13. Thumb Motion - Artificial Muscles Robotic Arm · Clone