Geminoid HI vs LAURON V

Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid HI (Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro) and LAURON V (FZI Research Center for Information Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Geminoid HI49.6

LAURON V57.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Geminoid HIJapan
LAURON VGermany

Year First Available

Geminoid HI2006
LAURON V2013

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Price

Geminoid HI$1,000,000 USD
LAURON VContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Geminoid HI—
LAURON V2 hrs

Availability Status

Geminoid HIACTIVE
LAURON VACTIVE

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Max Speed

Geminoid HI—
LAURON V0.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

Geminoid HIfully autonomous
LAURON Vfully autonomous

	Geminoid HIresearchIshiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro 49.6Robo Score	LAURON VresearchFZI Research Center for Information Technology 57.0Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	2006	2013
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$1,000,000 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	—	2 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	—	0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level	fully autonomous	fully autonomous

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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

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

LAURON V 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 LAURON V?

Geminoid HI is made by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro, based in JP. LAURON V is made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in DE.

When were Geminoid HI and LAURON V launched?

Geminoid HI launched in 2006. LAURON V launched in 2013.

How do Geminoid HI and LAURON V compare on the Robo Score?

Geminoid HI scores 49.6 on the Robo Score. LAURON V scores 57.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Geminoid HI 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 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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Geminoid HI 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 Score is calculated.