HRP-4 vs Kinisi KR1
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and Kinisi KR1 (Kinisi Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- Kinisi KR1United States
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- Kinisi KR12023
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- Kinisi KR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- Kinisi KR1$75,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Kinisi KR18 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- Kinisi KR1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HRP-4151 mm
- Kinisi KR1162 mm
Weight
- HRP-439 kg
- Kinisi KR1100 kg
Mobility Type
- HRP-4bipedal
- Kinisi KR1wheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-4research platform
- Kinisi KR1wheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- HRP-40.6 m/s
- Kinisi KR14.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- HRP-4No
- Kinisi KR1No
Terrain
- HRP-4flat indoor
- Kinisi KR1flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-40.5 kg
- Kinisi KR110 kg
Total DOF
- HRP-434
- Kinisi KR121
Arm DOF
- HRP-47
- Kinisi KR1—
Hand DOF
- HRP-42
- Kinisi KR12
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-4Yes
- Kinisi KR1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
- Kinisi KR1Nvidia Jetson
Compute Platform
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
- Kinisi KR1—
VLM Capable
- HRP-4No
- Kinisi KR1No
Foundation Models
- HRP-4false
- Kinisi KR1false
Imitation Learning
- HRP-4No
- Kinisi KR1No
Programming
- HRP-4code_ros
- Kinisi KR1LLM integration
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Kinisi KR18 hrs
Battery Swap
- HRP-4No
- Kinisi KR1Yes
Safety
Human Detection Method
- HRP-4vision human
- Kinisi KR1—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-4Linux
- Kinisi KR1LLM integration
ROS Support
- HRP-4Yes
- Kinisi KR1No
Open API
- HRP-4No
- Kinisi KR1No
Reliability
IP Rating
- HRP-4—
- Kinisi KR1IP 65
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-4prototype
- Kinisi KR1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- Kinisi KR1$75,000
Price Tier
- HRP-4150K+
- Kinisi KR150k_150k
Pricing Model
- HRP-4purchase
- Kinisi KR1outright purchase
Applications
- HRP-4research
- Kinisi KR1warehouse_transport, assembly
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000–$305,000 | $75,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 151 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 100 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 4.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF | 2 | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch | Nvidia Jetson |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz) | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | LLM integration |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Linux | LLM integration |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP 65 |
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000–$305,000 | $75,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 50k_150k |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research | warehouse_transport, assembly |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-4 and Kinisi KR1?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Kinisi KR1 is made by Kinisi Robotics, based in US.
When were HRP-4 and Kinisi KR1 launched?
HRP-4 launched in 2010. Kinisi KR1 launched in 2023.
How do HRP-4 and Kinisi KR1 compare on the Robo Index?
HRP-4 scores 100/100. Kinisi KR1 scores 72/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between HRP-4 and Kinisi KR1?
HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg. Kinisi KR1 carries up to 25 kg.
Are HRP-4 and Kinisi KR1 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 HRP-4 and Kinisi KR1?
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
HRP-4 vs Kinisi KR1 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.