Geminoid HI vs Kirobo

Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid HI (Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro) and Kirobo (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Geminoid HIA

KiroboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Geminoid HIJapan
KiroboJapan

Year First Available

Geminoid HI2006
Kirobo2013

Verified Deployments

Geminoid HI0 Deployments
Kirobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Geminoid HI$1,000,000 USD
KiroboContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Geminoid HI—
Kirobo2.5 hrs

Availability Status

Geminoid HIACTIVE
KiroboACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Autonomy Level

Geminoid HIfully autonomous
Kirobo—

	Geminoid HIresearchIshiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro ARobo Index	KiroboresearchToyota AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	Japan	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2006	2013
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$1,000,000 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	—	2.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level (values differ)	fully autonomous	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Geminoid HI	Kirobo
Investment	$1,000,000	No price
Payback period	240.0 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	-$750,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	-75%	—

Kirobo has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Geminoid HI and Kirobo?

Geminoid HI is made by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro, based in JP. Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP.

When were Geminoid HI and Kirobo launched?

Geminoid HI launched in 2006. Kirobo launched in 2013.

How do Geminoid HI and Kirobo compare on the Robo Index?

Geminoid HI grades A on the Robo Index. Kirobo grades AA. 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.

Are Geminoid HI and Kirobo 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 and Kirobo?

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 vs Kirobo 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.