HRP-4 vs LARA
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and LARA (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- LARAGermany
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- LARA—
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- LARA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- LARA$16,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- LARA—
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- LARAACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HRP-4151 mm
- LARA590 mm
Weight
- HRP-439 kg
- LARA18 kg
Mobility Type
- HRP-4bipedal
- LARAstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-4research platform
- LARAfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- HRP-40.6 m/s
- LARA1 m/s
Stair Climbing
- HRP-4No
- LARANo
Terrain
- HRP-4flat indoor
- LARAflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-40.5 kg
- LARA3 kg
Total DOF
- HRP-434
- LARA6
Arm DOF
- HRP-47
- LARA—
Hand DOF
- HRP-42
- LARA—
Arm Reach
- HRP-4—
- LARA80 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- HRP-4—
- LARA±0.02 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-4Yes
- LARANo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
- LARA—
Compute Platform
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
- LARA—
VLM Capable
- HRP-4No
- LARANo
Foundation Models
- HRP-4false
- LARAfalse
Imitation Learning
- HRP-4No
- LARANo
Programming
- HRP-4code_ros
- LARAprogrammable control systems
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- LARA—
Battery Swap
- HRP-4No
- LARANo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- HRP-4vision human
- LARA—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-4Linux
- LARAPython
ROS Support
- HRP-4Yes
- LARANo
Open API
- HRP-4No
- LARANo
Reliability
IP Rating
- HRP-4—
- LARAIP54/IP66
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-4prototype
- LARAcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- LARA$16,500
Price Tier
- HRP-4150K+
- LARA20-40K
Pricing Model
- HRP-4purchase
- LARAcapex, lease
Applications
- HRP-4research
- LARApalletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000–$305,000 | $16,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 151 mm | 590 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 18 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 6 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch | — |
| 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 | programmable control systems |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Linux | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54/IP66 |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000–$305,000 | $16,500 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex, lease |
| Applications (values differ) | research | palletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, 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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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-4 and LARA?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. LARA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do HRP-4 and LARA compare on the Robolist Index?
HRP-4 scores 100/100. LARA scores 58/100. The Robolist 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 LARA?
HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg. LARA carries up to 3 kg.
Are HRP-4 and LARA 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 LARA?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
HRP-4 vs LARA 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 Robolist Index is calculated.