Armar 6 vs HRP-5P
Side-by-side comparison of Armar 6 (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and HRP-5P (AIST) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Armar 6Germany
- HRP-5PJapan
Year First Available
- Armar 62017
- HRP-5P2018
Verified Deployments
- Armar 60 Deployments
- HRP-5P0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Armar 6$87
- HRP-5PContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Armar 62 hrs
- HRP-5P1 hrs
Availability Status
- Armar 6ACTIVE
- HRP-5PACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Armar 6192 mm
- HRP-5P182 mm
Weight
- Armar 6150 kg
- HRP-5P101 kg
Mobility Type
- Armar 6bipedal
- HRP-5Pbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Armar 6full bipedal
- HRP-5Pfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Armar 63.6 m/s
- HRP-5P—
Stair Climbing
- Armar 6No
- HRP-5PNo
Terrain
- Armar 6flat indoor
- HRP-5Pflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Armar 610 kg
- HRP-5P13 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Armar 6—
- HRP-5P13 kg
Total DOF
- Armar 627
- HRP-5P37
Arm DOF
- Armar 68
- HRP-5P8
Hand DOF
- Armar 64
- HRP-5P2
Bimanual Coordination
- Armar 6Yes
- HRP-5Pcoordinated planning
Tool Use
- Armar 6vendor demo
- HRP-5Pproduction validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Armar 6Various computers for processing tasks
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
Compute Platform
- Armar 6Intel Core i7-6700
- HRP-5P—
VLM Capable
- Armar 6No
- HRP-5PNo
Foundation Models
- Armar 6false
- HRP-5Pfalse
Imitation Learning
- Armar 6No
- HRP-5PNo
Programming
- Armar 6ArmarX (custom software)
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Armar 62.5 hrs
- HRP-5P1 hrs
Battery Swap
- Armar 6No
- HRP-5PNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Armar 6vision human
- HRP-5P—
Software
SDK Languages
- Armar 6Python
- HRP-5PCustom software stack
ROS Support
- Armar 6No
- HRP-5PNo
Simulation Platforms
- Armar 6—
- HRP-5PChoreonoid
Open API
- Armar 6No
- HRP-5PNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Armar 6prototype
- HRP-5Pprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Armar 6$87
- HRP-5PContact for quote
Price Tier
- Armar 6<10K
- HRP-5P—
Pricing Model
- Armar 6capex
- HRP-5P—
Applications
- Armar 6eldercare_assistance, hospitality
- HRP-5Pconstruction, assembly, hazardous_env
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $87 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 192 mm | 182 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 150 kg | 101 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 3.6 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 13 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 13 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 27 | 37 |
| Arm DOF | 8 | 8 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | vendor demo | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Various computers for processing tasks | Custom software stack |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7-6700 | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | ArmarX (custom software) | Custom software stack |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Custom software stack |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | Choreonoid |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $87 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | <10K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | construction, assembly, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Armar 6 and HRP-5P?
Armar 6 is made by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, based in DE. HRP-5P is made by AIST, based in JP.
When were Armar 6 and HRP-5P launched?
Armar 6 launched in 2017. HRP-5P launched in 2018.
How do Armar 6 and HRP-5P compare on the Robo Index?
Armar 6 scores 100/100. HRP-5P scores 98/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Armar 6 and HRP-5P?
Armar 6 carries up to 10 kg. HRP-5P carries up to 13 kg.
Are Armar 6 and HRP-5P 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 Armar 6 and HRP-5P?
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
Armar 6 vs HRP-5P 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.