HRP-4 vs Raven II
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and Raven II (University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- Raven II—
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- Raven II2012
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- Raven II0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Raven II$250,000
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- Raven IIACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | $250,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-4 and Raven II?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Raven II is made by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz.
When were HRP-4 and Raven II launched?
HRP-4 launched in 2010. Raven II launched in 2012.
How much does HRP-4 cost compared to Raven II?
HRP-4 is listed at $300,000. Raven II is listed at $250,000.
How do HRP-4 and Raven II compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HRP-4 scores 33/100. Raven II scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are HRP-4 and Raven II comparable?
HRP-4 is categorized as Humanoid; Raven II as Surgical Medical. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid And Surgical Medical 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 Raven II?
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 Raven II compares two robots in the humanoid and surgical-medical categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.