Eva vs Mindar
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Hanson Robotics) and Mindar (Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaHong Kong
- Mindar—
Year First Available
- Eva2014
- Mindar2019
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Eva$23,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- MindarACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Eva9.5 kg
- Mindar57 kg
Height
- Eva167 mm
- Mindar195 mm
Mobility Type
- Evabipedal
- Mindarstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Evafull bipedal
- Mindarfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Eva1.5 m/s
- Mindar—
Stair Climbing
- Eva—
- MindarNo
Terrain
- Evaboth
- Mindarindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Eva0.6 kg
- Mindar100 kg
Total DOF
- Eva83
- Mindar—
Arm DOF
- Eva15
- Mindar—
Hand DOF
- Eva10
- Mindar—
Arm Reach
- Eva60 cm
- Mindar—
Bimanual Coordination
- Evaindependent
- MindarNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- EvaNVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
Compute Platform
- EvaIntel i7
- Mindar—
VLM Capable
- Evacloud only
- MindarNo
Foundation Models
- Eva—
- Mindarfalse
Imitation Learning
- Eva—
- MindarNo
Programming
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- Mindar—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Eva8 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Battery Swap
- Eva—
- MindarNo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- Evavision human
- Mindar—
Software
SDK Languages
- Evavisual_block, code_python
- Mindar—
ROS Support
- EvaYes
- MindarNo
Open API
- EvaYes
- MindarNo
Air-Gap Capable
- EvaNo
- Mindar—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Evaproduction pilot
- Mindarcommercial
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- Mindar—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Price Tier
- Eva40-80K
- Mindar150K+
Pricing Model
- Evapre-order
- Mindaroutright purchase
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- Mindar—
Applications
- Evamachine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $23,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 9.5 kg | 57 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 167 mm | 195 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | both | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.6 kg | 100 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 83 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 60 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier AGX | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | cloud only | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | visual_block, code_python | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | pre-order | outright purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | machine_tending, inspection, quality_control_checks, research | religious service, cultural education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), 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, 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 | Eva | Mindar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $23,000 | $909,090 |
| Payback period | 5.5 mo | 218.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $227,000 | -$659,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +987% | -72% |
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 Eva and Mindar?
Eva is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK. Mindar is made by Kokoro.
When were Eva and Mindar launched?
Eva launched in 2014. Mindar launched in 2019.
How much does Eva cost compared to Mindar?
Eva is listed at $23,000. Mindar is listed at $909,090.
How do Eva and Mindar compare on the Robo Score?
Eva scores 66.5 on the Robo Score. Mindar scores 68.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Eva and Mindar?
Eva carries up to 1.25 kg. Mindar carries up to 100 kg.
Are Eva 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 Eva 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
Eva 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 Score is calculated.