HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED vs Na'vi Shaman
Side-by-side comparison of HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED (Humanoid) and Na'vi Shaman (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDUnited Kingdom
- Na'vi ShamanUnited States
Year First Available
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2025
- Na'vi Shaman2017
Verified Deployments
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED0 Deployments
- Na'vi Shaman0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDACTIVE
- Na'vi ShamanACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED220 mm
- Na'vi Shaman274.3 mm
Weight
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED136.1 kg
- Na'vi Shaman170 kg
Mobility Type
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled
- Na'vi Shamanstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwheeled humanoid
- Na'vi Shamananthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED2 m/s
- Na'vi Shaman—
Stair Climbing
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Terrain
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDindustrial
- Na'vi Shamanindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED15 kg
- Na'vi Shaman—
Total DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED29
- Na'vi Shaman81
Arm DOF
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi Shaman9
Bimanual Coordination
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDNVIDIA processing
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
VLM Capable
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Foundation Models
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi Shamanfalse
Imitation Learning
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Programming
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED4 hrs
- Na'vi Shaman16 hrs
Battery Swap
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Software
SDK Languages
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanCustom control software
ROS Support
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Open API
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED—
- Na'vi ShamanNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDcommercial
- Na'vi Shamanproduction scale
Commercial
Applications
- HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELEDwarehouse, logistics, retail, industrial
- Na'vi Shamanhospitality
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 220 mm | 274.3 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 136.1 kg | 170 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | industrial | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 29 | 81 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 9 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA processing | Custom control software |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | — | Custom control software |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Custom control software |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production scale |
| Commercial | ||
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse, logistics, retail, industrial | hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price (USD), Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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 | HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED | Na'vi Shaman |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED, Na'vi Shaman 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Na'vi Shaman?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED is made by Humanoid, based in GB. Na'vi Shaman is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US.
When were HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Na'vi Shaman launched?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED launched in 2025. Na'vi Shaman launched in 2017.
How do HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Na'vi Shaman compare on the Robo Index?
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED grades A on the Robo Index. Na'vi Shaman 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 HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Na'vi Shaman in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED and Na'vi Shaman?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
HMND 01 ALPHA WHEELED vs Na'vi Shaman compares two robots in the humanoid 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.