Champion Model vs HRP-4
Side-by-side comparison of Champion Model (Booster Technology) and HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Champion ModelChina
- HRP-4Japan
Year First Available
- Champion Model2025
- HRP-42010
Verified Deployments
- Champion Model0 Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- HRP-40.4 hrs
Availability Status
- Champion ModelACTIVE
- HRP-4ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Champion Model120 mm
- HRP-4151 mm
Weight
- Champion Model30 kg
- HRP-439 kg
Mobility Type
- Champion Modelbipedal
- HRP-4bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Champion Modelfull bipedal
- HRP-4research platform
Walking Speed
- Champion Model—
- HRP-40.6 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Champion ModelNo
- HRP-4No
Terrain
- Champion Modelflat indoor
- HRP-4flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Champion Model4.5 kg
- HRP-40.5 kg
Total DOF
- Champion Model23
- HRP-434
Arm DOF
- Champion Model4
- HRP-47
Hand DOF
- Champion Model1
- HRP-42
Bimanual Coordination
- Champion ModelNo
- HRP-4Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
Compute Platform
- Champion Model—
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
VLM Capable
- Champion ModelNo
- HRP-4No
Foundation Models
- Champion Modelfalse
- HRP-4false
Imitation Learning
- Champion ModelNo
- HRP-4No
Programming
- Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
- HRP-4code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- HRP-40.4 hrs
Battery Swap
- Champion ModelNo
- HRP-4No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Champion Model—
- HRP-4vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- Champion ModelPython
- HRP-4Linux
ROS Support
- Champion ModelNo
- HRP-4Yes
Open API
- Champion ModelYes
- HRP-4No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Champion Modelcommercial
- HRP-4prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000 USD
Price Tier
- Champion Model—
- HRP-4150K+
Pricing Model
- Champion Model—
- HRP-4purchase
Warranty
- Champion Model1 yrs
- HRP-4—
Applications
- Champion Modeltransport
- HRP-4research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (values differ) | Contact for quote | $300,000–$305,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 120 mm | 151 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 39 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | research platform |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 0.6 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 23 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Nvidia AGX Orin | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz) |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.4 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Linux |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $300,000–$305,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | 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, IP Rating, 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 | Champion Model | HRP-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $302,500 |
| Payback period | — | 72.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$52,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -17% |
Champion Model has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Champion Model and HRP-4?
Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN. HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were Champion Model and HRP-4 launched?
Champion Model launched in 2025. HRP-4 launched in 2010.
How do Champion Model and HRP-4 compare on the Robo Index?
Champion Model grades AA 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.
Are Champion Model 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 Champion Model 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
Champion Model 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.