A AiR vs Human Support Robot (HSR)
Side-by-side comparison of A AiR (Moley Robotics) and Human Support Robot (HSR) (Toyota Motor Corporation) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)Japan
Year First Available
- A AiR2020
- Human Support Robot (HSR)2012
Verified Deployments
- A AiR0 Deployments
- Human Support Robot (HSR)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- A AiRACTIVE
- Human Support Robot (HSR)ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)1.2 kg
Robot Weight
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)37 kg
Dimensions
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)430x430x1005-1350
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)other
Max Speed
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)0.2 m/s
Integration
Elevator API
- A AiRYes
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
Floor Compatibility
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)hard floor,low pile carpet
Display & UX
Display Size
- A AiR43 "
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
Voice Interaction
- A AiR—
- Human Support Robot (HSR)Yes
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.2 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 37 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 430x430x1005-1350 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | other |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.2 m/s |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor,low pile carpet |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 43 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Tray Count, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Battery Runtime, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Noise Level, Languages Supported, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes A AiR and Human Support Robot (HSR)?
A AiR is made by Moley Robotics. Human Support Robot (HSR) is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP.
When were A AiR and Human Support Robot (HSR) launched?
A AiR launched in 2020. Human Support Robot (HSR) launched in 2012.
How do A AiR and Human Support Robot (HSR) compare on the Robolist Product Score?
A AiR scores 19/100. Human Support Robot (HSR) scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are A AiR and Human Support Robot (HSR) in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Hospitality Service on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between A AiR and Human Support Robot (HSR)?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
A AiR vs Human Support Robot (HSR) compares two robots in the hospitality-service category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.