Champion Model vs Mindar
Side-by-side comparison of Champion Model (Booster Technology) and Mindar (Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Champion ModelChina
- Mindar—
Year First Available
- Champion Model2025
- Mindar2019
Verified Deployments
- Champion Model0 Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Availability Status
- Champion ModelACTIVE
- MindarACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Champion Model120 mm
- Mindar195 mm
Weight
- Champion Model30 kg
- Mindar57 kg
Mobility Type
- Champion Modelbipedal
- Mindarstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Champion Modelfull bipedal
- Mindarfull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Champion ModelNo
- MindarNo
Terrain
- Champion Modelflat indoor
- Mindarindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Champion Model4.5 kg
- Mindar100 kg
Total DOF
- Champion Model23
- Mindar—
Arm DOF
- Champion Model4
- Mindar—
Hand DOF
- Champion Model1
- Mindar—
Bimanual Coordination
- Champion ModelNo
- MindarNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
VLM Capable
- Champion ModelNo
- MindarNo
Foundation Models
- Champion Modelfalse
- Mindarfalse
Imitation Learning
- Champion ModelNo
- MindarNo
Programming
- Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
- Mindar—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Champion Model2 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Battery Swap
- Champion ModelNo
- MindarNo
Software
SDK Languages
- Champion ModelPython
- Mindar—
ROS Support
- Champion ModelNo
- MindarNo
Open API
- Champion ModelYes
- MindarNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Champion Modelcommercial
- Mindarcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Champion ModelContact for quote
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Price Tier
- Champion Model—
- Mindar150K+
Pricing Model
- Champion Model—
- Mindaroutright purchase
Warranty
- Champion Model1 yrs
- Mindar—
Applications
- Champion Modeltransport
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $909,090 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 120 mm | 195 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | 57 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 100 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 23 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Nvidia AGX Orin | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $909,090 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | transport | religious service, cultural education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, 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 | Mindar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $909,090 |
| Payback period | — | 218.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$659,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -72% |
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 Mindar?
Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN. Mindar is made by Kokoro.
When were Champion Model and Mindar launched?
Champion Model launched in 2025. Mindar launched in 2019.
How do Champion Model and Mindar compare on the Robo Index?
Champion Model grades A on the Robo Index. Mindar 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 Mindar 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 Mindar?
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 Mindar 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.