HRP-4 vs ROBOTERA STAR1
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and ROBOTERA STAR1 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- ROBOTERA STAR1China
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- ROBOTERA STAR12024
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- ROBOTERA STAR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- ROBOTERA STAR1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HRP-4151 mm
- ROBOTERA STAR1171 mm
Weight
- HRP-439 kg
- ROBOTERA STAR163 kg
Mobility Type
- HRP-4bipedal
- ROBOTERA STAR1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-4research platform
- ROBOTERA STAR1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- HRP-40.6 m/s
- ROBOTERA STAR13.6 m/s
Running Capable
- HRP-4—
- ROBOTERA STAR1run capable
Stair Climbing
- HRP-4No
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Terrain
- HRP-4flat indoor
- ROBOTERA STAR1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-40.5 kg
- ROBOTERA STAR125 kg
Payload (Peak)
- HRP-4—
- ROBOTERA STAR120 kg
Total DOF
- HRP-434
- ROBOTERA STAR155
Arm DOF
- HRP-47
- ROBOTERA STAR17
Hand DOF
- HRP-42
- ROBOTERA STAR112
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-4Yes
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
- ROBOTERA STAR1275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
VLM Capable
- HRP-4No
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Foundation Models
- HRP-4false
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Imitation Learning
- HRP-4No
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Programming
- HRP-4code_ros
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- ROBOTERA STAR14 hrs
Battery Swap
- HRP-4No
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- HRP-4vision human
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-4Linux
- ROBOTERA STAR1ERA-42 AI model
ROS Support
- HRP-4Yes
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Open API
- HRP-4No
- ROBOTERA STAR1No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-4prototype
- ROBOTERA STAR1prototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000–$305,000
- ROBOTERA STAR1$120,000
Price Tier
- HRP-4150K+
- ROBOTERA STAR1—
Pricing Model
- HRP-4purchase
- ROBOTERA STAR1purchase
Applications
- HRP-4research
- ROBOTERA STAR1research, industrial, commercial_service
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000–$305,000 | $120,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 151 mm | 171 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 63 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 3.6 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 25 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 55 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | 12 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch | 275 TOPS |
| 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 | ERA-42 AI model |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Linux | ERA-42 AI model |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | No | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | prototype | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000–$305,000 | $120,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, industrial, commercial_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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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Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-4 and ROBOTERA STAR1?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. ROBOTERA STAR1 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
When were HRP-4 and ROBOTERA STAR1 launched?
HRP-4 launched in 2010. ROBOTERA STAR1 launched in 2024.
How do HRP-4 and ROBOTERA STAR1 compare on the Robolist Index?
HRP-4 scores 100/100. ROBOTERA STAR1 scores 49/100. 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 ROBOTERA STAR1?
HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg. ROBOTERA STAR1 carries up to 20 kg.
Are HRP-4 and ROBOTERA STAR1 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 ROBOTERA STAR1?
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 ROBOTERA STAR1 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.