HCI3-P0 vs Kirobo Mini

Q: Who makes HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini?

HCI3-P0 is made by 足立レイ, based in JP. Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP.

Q: When were HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini launched?

HCI3-P0 launched in 2022. Kirobo Mini launched in 2016.

Q: How do HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini compare on the Robo Index?

HCI3-P0 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Kirobo Mini 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.

Q: Are HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini?

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.

Side-by-side comparison of HCI3-P0 (足立レイ) and Kirobo Mini (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HCI3-P0BBB

Kirobo MiniAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

HCI3-P0Japan
Kirobo MiniJapan

Year First Available

HCI3-P02022
Kirobo Mini2016

Verified Deployments

HCI3-P00 Deployments
Kirobo Mini0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

HCI3-P0Contact for quote
Kirobo Mini$474 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

HCI3-P01 hrs
Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs

Availability Status

HCI3-P0ACTIVE
Kirobo MiniACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

HCI3-P0168 mm
Kirobo Mini10 cm

Weight

HCI3-P09.1 kg
Kirobo Mini0.2 kg

Mobility Type

HCI3-P0bipedal
Kirobo Ministatic

Humanoid Subtype

HCI3-P0full bipedal
Kirobo Minifull bipedal

Stair Climbing

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo MiniNo

Terrain

HCI3-P0digital, virtual
Kirobo Miniflat indoor

Payload & Dexterity

Bimanual Coordination

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo MiniNo

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

HCI3-P0i7-7567U @ 3.5GHz
Kirobo Mini—

VLM Capable

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo MiniNo

Imitation Learning

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo MiniNo

Programming

HCI3-P0音声合成ソフトレプリボイス
Kirobo Minidedicated app

Battery & Power

Runtime

HCI3-P01 hrs
Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs

Battery Swap

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo MiniNo

Software

SDK Languages

HCI3-P0音声合成ソフトレプリボイス
Kirobo MiniJapanese

ROS Support

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo MiniNo

Open API

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo MiniNo

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

HCI3-P0prototype
Kirobo Minicommercial

Commercial

Price (USD)

HCI3-P0Contact for quote
Kirobo Mini$474 USD

Price Tier

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo Miniunder_50k

Pricing Model

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo Minioutright purchase

Applications

HCI3-P0—
Kirobo Minieldercare_assistance, hospitality

	HCI3-P0humanoid足立レイ BBBRobo Index	Kirobo MinihumanoidToyota AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	Japan	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	2016
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$474 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	1 hrs	2.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	168 mm	10 cm
Weight (values differ)	9.1 kg	0.2 kg
Mobility Type (values differ)	bipedal	static
Humanoid Subtype	full bipedal	full bipedal
Stair Climbing (values differ)	—	No
Terrain (values differ)	digital, virtual	flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	—	No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	i7-7567U @ 3.5GHz	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	—	No
Imitation Learning (values differ)	—	No
Programming (values differ)	音声合成ソフトレプリボイス	dedicated app
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	1 hrs	2.5 hrs
Battery Swap (values differ)	—	No
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	音声合成ソフトレプリボイス	Japanese
ROS Support (values differ)	—	No
Open API (values differ)	—	No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	prototype	commercial
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$474 USD
Price Tier (values differ)	—	under_50k
Pricing Model (values differ)	—	outright purchase
Applications (values differ)	—	eldercare_assistance, hospitality

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Total DOF, Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	HCI3-P0	Kirobo Mini
Investment	No price	$474
Payback period	—	< 1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$249,526
ROI (5 yr)	—	+52643%

HCI3-P0 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini?

HCI3-P0 is made by 足立レイ, based in JP. Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP.

When were HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini launched?

HCI3-P0 launched in 2022. Kirobo Mini launched in 2016.

How do HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini compare on the Robo Index?

HCI3-P0 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Kirobo Mini 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 HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini 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 HCI3-P0 and Kirobo Mini?

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

HCI3-P0 vs Kirobo Mini 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.