Geminoid HI-1 vs LAURON V
Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid HI-1 (Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro Lab) and LAURON V (FZI Research Center for Information Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Geminoid HI-1Japan
- LAURON VGermany
Year First Available
- Geminoid HI-12006
- LAURON V2013
Verified Deployments
- Geminoid HI-10 Deployments
- LAURON V0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Geminoid HI-1$1,000,000 USD
- LAURON VContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Geminoid HI-1—
- LAURON V2 hrs
Availability Status
- Geminoid HI-1ACTIVE
- LAURON VACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Geminoid HI-1—
- LAURON V0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Geminoid HI-1teleoperated
- LAURON Vfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,000,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | teleoperated | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Geminoid HI-1 and LAURON V?
Geminoid HI-1 is made by Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro Lab, based in JP. LAURON V is made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in DE.
When were Geminoid HI-1 and LAURON V launched?
Geminoid HI-1 launched in 2006. LAURON V launched in 2013.
How do Geminoid HI-1 and LAURON V compare on the Robo Index?
Geminoid HI-1 scores 61/100. LAURON V scores 66/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Geminoid HI-1 and LAURON V in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
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.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Geminoid HI-1 and LAURON V?
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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About this comparison
Geminoid HI-1 vs LAURON V 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.