Expliner vs HD2-S Mastiff
Side-by-side comparison of Expliner (HiBot) and HD2-S Mastiff (SuperDroid Robots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExplinerJapan
- HD2-S MastiffUnited States
Year First Available
- Expliner2010
- HD2-S Mastiff2021
Verified Deployments
- Expliner0 Deployments
- HD2-S Mastiff0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Expliner$3,298
- HD2-S Mastiff$43,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Expliner6 hrs
- HD2-S Mastiff8 hrs
Availability Status
- ExplinerACTIVE
- HD2-S MastiffACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Expliner80 kg
- HD2-S Mastiff9.1 kg
Reach
- Expliner—
- HD2-S Mastiff900 mm
Max Speed
- Expliner0.5 m/s
- HD2-S Mastiff0.6 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Explinersemi-autonomous
- HD2-S Mastiff—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,298 | $43,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 80 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 0.6 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Expliner and HD2-S Mastiff?
Expliner is made by HiBot, based in JP. HD2-S Mastiff is made by SuperDroid Robots, based in US.
When were Expliner and HD2-S Mastiff launched?
Expliner launched in 2010. HD2-S Mastiff launched in 2021.
How much does Expliner cost compared to HD2-S Mastiff?
Expliner is listed at $3,298. HD2-S Mastiff is listed at $43,500.
How do Expliner and HD2-S Mastiff compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Expliner scores 33/100. HD2-S Mastiff scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Expliner and HD2-S Mastiff in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Expliner and HD2-S Mastiff?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Expliner vs HD2-S Mastiff compares two robots in the security category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.