Geminoid F vs RoboThespian
Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid F (Kokoro, ATR, and Osaka University) and RoboThespian (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Geminoid F—
- RoboThespianUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- Geminoid F2010
- RoboThespian2011
Verified Deployments
- Geminoid F0 Deployments
- RoboThespian0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Geminoid F$127,000 USD
- RoboThespian$84,000–$100,000 USD
Availability Status
- Geminoid FACTIVE
- RoboThespianACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Geminoid F30 kg
- RoboThespian44 kg
Height
- Geminoid F80 mm
- RoboThespian175 mm
Mobility Type
- Geminoid Fbipedal
- RoboThespianbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Geminoid Ffull bipedal
- RoboThespianfull bipedal
Terrain
- Geminoid Findoor
- RoboThespianboth
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Geminoid F53
- RoboThespian27
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Geminoid FExternal teleoperation control unit and air valve system
- RoboThespianTritium
Programming
- Geminoid Fteleoperation via smart camera
- RoboThespiantouchscreen, web browser, API
Software
SDK Languages
- Geminoid Fteleoperation via smart camera
- RoboThespiantouchscreen, web browser, API
Open API
- Geminoid F—
- RoboThespianYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Geminoid Fcommercial
- RoboThespiancommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Geminoid F$127,000 USD
- RoboThespian$84,000–$100,000 USD
Price Tier
- Geminoid F150K+
- RoboThespian—
Pricing Model
- Geminoid Fpurchase
- RoboThespian—
Warranty
- Geminoid F—
- RoboThespian1 yrs
Applications
- Geminoid Fhospitality, research
- RoboThespianentertainment, education, corporate events, exhibitions
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $127,000 USD | $84,000–$100,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 44 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 80 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 53 | 27 |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | External teleoperation control unit and air valve system | Tritium |
| Programming (values differ) | teleoperation via smart camera | touchscreen, web browser, API |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | teleoperation via smart camera | touchscreen, web browser, API |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $127,000 USD | $84,000–$100,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, research | entertainment, education, corporate events, exhibitions |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Walking Speed, Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Geminoid F and RoboThespian?
Geminoid F is made by Kokoro, ATR, and Osaka University. RoboThespian is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were Geminoid F and RoboThespian launched?
Geminoid F launched in 2010. RoboThespian launched in 2011.
How do Geminoid F and RoboThespian compare on the Robo Index?
Geminoid F scores 74/100. RoboThespian scores 67/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Geminoid F and RoboThespian 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 Geminoid F and RoboThespian?
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
Geminoid F vs RoboThespian 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.