Herb vs Human Support Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Herb (University of Washington) and Human Support Robot (Toyota Motor Corporation) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Herb—
- Human Support RobotJapan
Year First Available
- Herb2006
- Human Support Robot2012
Verified Deployments
- Herb0 Deployments
- Human Support Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Herb6 hrs
- Human Support Robot—
Availability Status
- HerbACTIVE
- Human Support RobotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Herb—
- Human Support Robot1.2 kg
Max Speed
- Herb1.5 m/s
- Human Support Robot0.2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Herbpartially autonomous
- Human Support Robotpartially autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.2 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | partially autonomous | partially 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 | Herb | Human Support Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Herb, Human Support Robot have 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 Herb and Human Support Robot?
Herb is made by University of Washington. Human Support Robot is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP.
When were Herb and Human Support Robot launched?
Herb launched in 2006. Human Support Robot launched in 2012.
How do Herb and Human Support Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Herb grades B on the Robo Index. Human Support Robot 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 Herb and Human Support Robot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Herb and Human Support Robot?
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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Herb vs Human Support Robot compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.