Geminoid HI vs Wave Glider
Side-by-side comparison of Geminoid HI (Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro) and Wave Glider (Liquid Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Geminoid HIJapan
- Wave GliderUnited States
Year First Available
- Geminoid HI2006
- Wave Glider2007
Verified Deployments
- Geminoid HI0 Deployments
- Wave Glider0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Geminoid HI$1,000,000 USD
- Wave GliderContact for quote
Availability Status
- Geminoid HIACTIVE
- Wave GliderACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Geminoid HI—
- Wave Glider215 kg
Max Speed
- Geminoid HI—
- Wave Glider1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Geminoid HIfully autonomous
- Wave Gliderfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $1,000,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 215 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Geminoid HI | Wave Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $1,000,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 240.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$750,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -75% | — |
Wave Glider 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 Wave Glider?
Geminoid HI is made by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro, based in JP. Wave Glider is made by Liquid Robotics, based in US.
When were Geminoid HI and Wave Glider launched?
Geminoid HI launched in 2006. Wave Glider launched in 2007.
How do Geminoid HI and Wave Glider compare on the Robo Index?
Geminoid HI grades A on the Robo Index. Wave Glider 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.
Are Geminoid HI and Wave Glider 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 Wave Glider?
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 vs Wave Glider 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.