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HRP-4 vs Na'vi Shaman

Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and Na'vi Shaman (Walt Disney Imagineering) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HRP-4
HRP-4AA
Na'vi ShamanAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4Japan
  • Na'vi ShamanUnited States

Year First Available

  • HRP-4
    HRP-42010
  • Na'vi Shaman2017

Verified Deployments

  • HRP-4
    HRP-40 Deployments
  • Na'vi Shaman0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4$300,000–$305,000 USD
  • Na'vi ShamanContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • HRP-4
    HRP-40.4 hrs
  • Na'vi Shaman—

Availability Status

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4ACTIVE
  • Na'vi ShamanACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4151 mm
  • Na'vi Shaman274.3 mm

Weight

  • HRP-4
    HRP-439 kg
  • Na'vi Shaman170 kg

Mobility Type

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4bipedal
  • Na'vi Shamanstatic

Humanoid Subtype

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4research platform
  • Na'vi Shamananthropomorphic torso

Walking Speed

  • HRP-4
    HRP-40.6 m/s
  • Na'vi Shaman—

Stair Climbing

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4No
  • Na'vi ShamanNo

Terrain

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4flat indoor
  • Na'vi Shamanindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

  • HRP-4
    HRP-40.5 kg
  • Na'vi Shaman—

Total DOF

  • HRP-4
    HRP-434
  • Na'vi Shaman81

Arm DOF

  • HRP-4
    HRP-47
  • Na'vi Shaman9

Hand DOF

  • HRP-4
    HRP-42
  • Na'vi Shaman—

Bimanual Coordination

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4Yes
  • Na'vi ShamanNo

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
  • Na'vi ShamanCustom control software

Compute Platform

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
  • Na'vi Shaman—

VLM Capable

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4No
  • Na'vi ShamanNo

Foundation Models

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4false
  • Na'vi Shamanfalse

Imitation Learning

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4No
  • Na'vi ShamanNo

Programming

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4code_ros
  • Na'vi ShamanCustom control software

Battery & Power

Runtime

  • HRP-4
    HRP-40.4 hrs
  • Na'vi Shaman16 hrs

Battery Swap

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4No
  • Na'vi ShamanNo

Safety

Human Detection Method

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4vision human
  • Na'vi Shaman—

Software

SDK Languages

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4Linux
  • Na'vi ShamanCustom control software

ROS Support

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4Yes
  • Na'vi ShamanNo

Open API

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4No
  • Na'vi ShamanNo

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4prototype
  • Na'vi Shamanproduction scale

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4$300,000–$305,000 USD
  • Na'vi ShamanContact for quote

Price Tier

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4150K+
  • Na'vi Shaman—

Pricing Model

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4purchase
  • Na'vi Shaman—

Applications

  • HRP-4
    HRP-4research
  • Na'vi Shamanhospitality

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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots

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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

MetricHRP-4Na'vi Shaman
Investment$302,500No price
Payback period72.6 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)-$52,500—
ROI (5 yr)-17%—

Na'vi Shaman has 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes HRP-4 and Na'vi Shaman?

HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Na'vi Shaman is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US.

When were HRP-4 and Na'vi Shaman launched?

HRP-4 launched in 2010. Na'vi Shaman launched in 2017.

How do HRP-4 and Na'vi Shaman compare on the Robo Index?

HRP-4 grades AA 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 HRP-4 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 HRP-4 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

HRP-4 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.