Agile ONE vs HRP-4
Side-by-side comparison of Agile ONE (Agile Robots) and HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Agile ONEGermany
- HRP-4Japan
Year First Available
- Agile ONE2025
- HRP-42010
Verified Deployments
- Agile ONE0 Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- HRP-40.4 hrs
Availability Status
- Agile ONEACTIVE
- HRP-4ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Agile ONE69 kg
- HRP-439 kg
Height
- Agile ONE174 mm
- HRP-4151 mm
Mobility Type
- Agile ONEbipedal
- HRP-4bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Agile ONEfull bipedal
- HRP-4research platform
Walking Speed
- Agile ONE2 m/s
- HRP-40.6 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Agile ONENo
- HRP-4No
Terrain
- Agile ONEflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- HRP-4flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Agile ONE20 kg
- HRP-40.5 kg
Total DOF
- Agile ONE42
- HRP-434
Arm DOF
- Agile ONE21
- HRP-47
Hand DOF
- Agile ONE5
- HRP-42
Bimanual Coordination
- Agile ONEYes
- HRP-4Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Agile ONEAgileCore
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
Compute Platform
- Agile ONE—
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
VLM Capable
- Agile ONENo
- HRP-4No
Foundation Models
- Agile ONE—
- HRP-4false
Imitation Learning
- Agile ONENo
- HRP-4No
Programming
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- HRP-4code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Agile ONE8 hrs
- HRP-40.4 hrs
Battery Swap
- Agile ONENo
- HRP-4No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Agile ONE—
- HRP-4vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- Agile ONEproprietary AI-driven control platform
- HRP-4Linux
ROS Support
- Agile ONENo
- HRP-4Yes
Open API
- Agile ONENo
- HRP-4No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Agile ONEprototype
- HRP-4prototype
IP Rating
- Agile ONEIP54
- HRP-4—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Agile ONE$150,000 USD
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000 USD
Price Tier
- Agile ONE150K+
- HRP-4150K+
Pricing Model
- Agile ONEpurchase
- HRP-4purchase
Warranty
- Agile ONE2 yrs
- HRP-4—
Applications
- Agile ONEassembly, warehouse_transport
- HRP-4research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $300,000–$305,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 0.4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 69 kg | 39 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 174 mm | 151 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 0.6 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 42 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 21 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 5 | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination | Yes | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | AgileCore | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz) |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 0.4 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | proprietary AI-driven control platform | Linux |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 USD | $300,000–$305,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, warehouse_transport | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Agile ONE | HRP-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $302,500 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 72.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | -$52,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | -17% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Agile ONE and HRP-4?
Agile ONE is made by Agile Robots, based in DE. HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Agile ONE and HRP-4 launched?
Agile ONE launched in 2025. HRP-4 launched in 2010.
How do Agile ONE and HRP-4 compare on the Robo Index?
Agile ONE grades A on the Robo Index. HRP-4 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Agile ONE and HRP-4?
Agile ONE carries up to 20 kg. HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg.
Are Agile ONE 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 Agile ONE 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.
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About this comparison
Agile ONE 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 Robo Index is calculated.