HRP-4 vs MAV 500
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and MAV 500 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- MAV 500Germany
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- MAV 500—
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- MAV 5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- MAV 500Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- MAV 5007.5 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- MAV 500ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HRP-4151 mm
- MAV 50029.3 cm
Weight
- HRP-439 kg
- MAV 500400 kg
Mobility Type
- HRP-4bipedal
- MAV 500wheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-4research platform
- MAV 500other
Walking Speed
- HRP-40.6 m/s
- MAV 5001.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- HRP-4No
- MAV 500No
Terrain
- HRP-4flat indoor
- MAV 500flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-40.5 kg
- MAV 5001,500 kg
Total DOF
- HRP-434
- MAV 500—
Arm DOF
- HRP-47
- MAV 500—
Hand DOF
- HRP-42
- MAV 500—
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-4Yes
- MAV 500No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
- MAV 500—
Compute Platform
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
- MAV 500—
VLM Capable
- HRP-4No
- MAV 500No
Foundation Models
- HRP-4false
- MAV 500—
Imitation Learning
- HRP-4No
- MAV 500No
Programming
- HRP-4code_ros
- MAV 500Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- MAV 50010 hrs
Battery Swap
- HRP-4No
- MAV 500No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- HRP-4vision human
- MAV 500—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-4Linux
- MAV 500Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool
ROS Support
- HRP-4Yes
- MAV 500No
Open API
- HRP-4No
- MAV 500No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-4prototype
- MAV 500commercial
IP Rating
- HRP-4—
- MAV 500IP44
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- MAV 500Contact for quote
Price Tier
- HRP-4150K+
- MAV 500—
Pricing Model
- HRP-4purchase
- MAV 500—
Applications
- HRP-4research
- MAV 500warehouse_transport, automation
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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 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 7.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 151 mm | 29.3 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 400 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| 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 (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Linux | Visual-, Audio- and Force-Feedback, Motion Tracking, PC based Graphical User Interface, Voice Control, Gesture Control, Dynamic Mapping (SLAM), Pallet Identification, Dynamic Obstacle Bypass and Trajectory Replanning, Formation Driving, Fleet Monitoring Tool |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000–$305,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | warehouse_transport, automation |
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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 MAV 500?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. MAV 500 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do HRP-4 and MAV 500 compare on the Robolist Index?
HRP-4 scores 100/100. MAV 500 scores 57/100. 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 MAV 500?
HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg. MAV 500 carries up to 1500 kg.
Are HRP-4 and MAV 500 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 MAV 500?
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 MAV 500 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.