Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid HI-1 (Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro Lab) and Geminoid HI (Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available | 2006 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) | $1,000,000 USD | $1,000,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | teleoperated | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
Frequently asked
Geminoid HI-1 is made by Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro Lab, based in JP. Geminoid HI is made by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro, based in JP.
Geminoid HI-1 launched in 2006. Geminoid HI launched in 2006.
Geminoid HI-1 is listed at $1,000,000. Geminoid HI is listed at $1,000,000.
Geminoid HI-1 grades A on the Robo Index. Geminoid HI grades A. 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.
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
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 research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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Geminoid HI-1 vs Geminoid HI compares two robots in the research 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.