HRP-4 vs Skybot F-850
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and Skybot F-850 (Roscosmos) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- Skybot F-850—
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- Skybot F-8502019
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- Skybot F-8500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Skybot F-850Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Skybot F-850—
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- Skybot F-850ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- HRP-4151 mm
- Skybot F-8501800 mm
Weight
- HRP-439 kg
- Skybot F-850—
Mobility Type
- HRP-4bipedal
- Skybot F-850bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-4research platform
- Skybot F-850full bipedal
Walking Speed
- HRP-40.6 m/s
- Skybot F-850—
Stair Climbing
- HRP-4No
- Skybot F-850—
Terrain
- HRP-4flat indoor
- Skybot F-850space
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-40.5 kg
- Skybot F-850—
Total DOF
- HRP-434
- Skybot F-850—
Arm DOF
- HRP-47
- Skybot F-850—
Hand DOF
- HRP-42
- Skybot F-850—
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-4Yes
- Skybot F-850—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
- Skybot F-850—
Compute Platform
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
- Skybot F-850—
VLM Capable
- HRP-4No
- Skybot F-850—
Foundation Models
- HRP-4false
- Skybot F-850—
Imitation Learning
- HRP-4No
- Skybot F-850—
Programming
- HRP-4code_ros
- Skybot F-850remote control
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Skybot F-850—
Battery Swap
- HRP-4No
- Skybot F-850—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- HRP-4vision human
- Skybot F-850—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-4Linux
- Skybot F-850remote control
ROS Support
- HRP-4Yes
- Skybot F-850—
Open API
- HRP-4No
- Skybot F-850—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-4prototype
- Skybot F-850pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Skybot F-850Contact for quote
Price Tier
- HRP-4150K+
- Skybot F-850—
Pricing Model
- HRP-4purchase
- Skybot F-850—
Applications
- HRP-4research
- Skybot F-850research, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 151 mm | 1800 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | space |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch | — |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz) | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | remote control |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Linux | remote control |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | research, hazardous_env |
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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Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-4 and Skybot F-850?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Skybot F-850 is made by Roscosmos.
When were HRP-4 and Skybot F-850 launched?
HRP-4 launched in 2010. Skybot F-850 launched in 2019.
How do HRP-4 and Skybot F-850 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HRP-4 scores 100/100. Skybot F-850 scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are HRP-4 and Skybot F-850 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 Skybot F-850?
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 Skybot F-850 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 Product Score is calculated.