AGIBOT X1 vs HRP-4
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X1 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT X1China
- HRP-4Japan
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X12025
- HRP-42010
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X10 Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000
- HRP-4$300,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- HRP-40.4 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X1ACTIVE
- HRP-4ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT X1130 mm
- HRP-4151 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT X133.8 kg
- HRP-439 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X1bipedal
- HRP-4bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X1full bipedal
- HRP-4research platform
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X11.9 m/s
- HRP-40.6 m/s
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X1—
- HRP-4No
Terrain
- AGIBOT X1indoor
- HRP-4flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X10.5 kg
- HRP-40.5 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X134
- HRP-434
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X17
- HRP-47
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X117
- HRP-42
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT X130 N
- HRP-4—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X1—
- HRP-4Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X1Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X1NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- HRP-4No
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X1—
- HRP-4false
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X1—
- HRP-4No
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X1vr_headset
- HRP-4—
Programming
- AGIBOT X1code_python, teleoperation
- HRP-4code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- HRP-40.4 hrs
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X1manual swap
- HRP-4—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X1Yes
- HRP-4No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT X1—
- HRP-4vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X1Python, C++, ROS2
- HRP-4Linux
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X1ros2 community
- HRP-4Yes
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X1Isaac Gym, MuJoCo
- HRP-4—
Open API
- AGIBOT X1open rest
- HRP-4No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X1prototype
- HRP-4prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000
- HRP-4$300,000
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X140-80K
- HRP-4150K+
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X1capex
- HRP-4purchase
Warranty
- AGIBOT X12 yrs
- HRP-4—
Applications
- AGIBOT X1healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry
- HRP-4research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $300,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 151 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 33.8 kg | 39 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.6 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 0.5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Total DOF | 34 | 34 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 2 |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 30 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC | Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz) |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.4 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | Linux |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Gym, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 | $300,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT X1 and HRP-4?
AGIBOT X1 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were AGIBOT X1 and HRP-4 launched?
AGIBOT X1 launched in 2025. HRP-4 launched in 2010.
How much does AGIBOT X1 cost compared to HRP-4?
AGIBOT X1 is listed at $30,000. HRP-4 is listed at $300,000.
How do AGIBOT X1 and HRP-4 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AGIBOT X1 scores 73/100. HRP-4 scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AGIBOT X1 and HRP-4?
AGIBOT X1 carries up to 15 kg. HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg.
Are AGIBOT X1 and HRP-4 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AGIBOT X1 and HRP-4?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
AGIBOT X1 vs HRP-4 compares two robots in the humanoid 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.