Geminoid HI-1 vs Telegarden
Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid HI-1 (Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro Lab) and Telegarden (The Telegarden Project) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Geminoid HI-1Japan
- TelegardenUnited States
Year First Available
- Geminoid HI-12006
- Telegarden—
Verified Deployments
- Geminoid HI-10 Deployments
- Telegarden0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Geminoid HI-1$1,000,000 USD
- Telegarden$100,000 USD
Availability Status
- Geminoid HI-1ACTIVE
- TelegardenACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Geminoid HI-1teleoperated
- Telegardenteleoperated
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,000,000 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level | teleoperated | teleoperated |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Geminoid HI-1 and Telegarden?
Geminoid HI-1 is made by Kokoro, ATR, and Ishiguro Lab, based in JP. Telegarden is made by The Telegarden Project, based in US.
How much does Geminoid HI-1 cost compared to Telegarden?
Geminoid HI-1 is listed at $1,000,000. Telegarden is listed at $100,000.
How do Geminoid HI-1 and Telegarden compare on the Robo Index?
Geminoid HI-1 scores 61/100. Telegarden scores 64/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Geminoid HI-1 and Telegarden 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 Telegarden?
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 Telegarden 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.