HRP-4 vs Walker Tienkung EI
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and Walker Tienkung EI (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- Walker Tienkung EIChina
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- Walker Tienkung EI2025
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- Walker Tienkung EI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Walker Tienkung EI$99,995
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Walker Tienkung EI3.5 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- Walker Tienkung EIACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- HRP-439 kg
- Walker Tienkung EI73 kg
Height
- HRP-4151 mm
- Walker Tienkung EI170 mm
Mobility Type
- HRP-4bipedal
- Walker Tienkung EIbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-4research platform
- Walker Tienkung EIfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- HRP-40.6 m/s
- Walker Tienkung EI2.8 m/s
Stair Climbing
- HRP-4No
- Walker Tienkung EINo
Terrain
- HRP-4flat indoor
- Walker Tienkung EI复杂地形, 工业物流, 家庭服务
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-40.5 kg
- Walker Tienkung EI300 kg
Total DOF
- HRP-434
- Walker Tienkung EI20
Arm DOF
- HRP-47
- Walker Tienkung EI7
Hand DOF
- HRP-42
- Walker Tienkung EI6
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-4Yes
- Walker Tienkung EIYes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
- Walker Tienkung EIOrin算力板
Compute Platform
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
- Walker Tienkung EI—
VLM Capable
- HRP-4No
- Walker Tienkung EINo
Foundation Models
- HRP-4false
- Walker Tienkung EIfalse
Imitation Learning
- HRP-4No
- Walker Tienkung EINo
Programming
- HRP-4code_ros
- Walker Tienkung EI支持ROS2生态
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Walker Tienkung EI8 hrs
Battery Swap
- HRP-4No
- Walker Tienkung EINo
Safety
Human Detection Method
- HRP-4vision human
- Walker Tienkung EI—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-4Linux
- Walker Tienkung EIPython
ROS Support
- HRP-4Yes
- Walker Tienkung EINo
Open API
- HRP-4No
- Walker Tienkung EIYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-4prototype
- Walker Tienkung EIcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Walker Tienkung EI$99,995
Price Tier
- HRP-4150K+
- Walker Tienkung EI80-150K
Pricing Model
- HRP-4purchase
- Walker Tienkung EIpurchase
Applications
- HRP-4research
- Walker Tienkung EIembodied_AI_research, visuomotor_learning, human-robot_interaction_studies, advanced_manipulation
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | $99,995 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 39 kg | 73 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 151 mm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 2.8 m/s |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | 复杂地形, 工业物流, 家庭服务 |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 300 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 20 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 2 | 6 |
| Bimanual Coordination | Yes | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch | Orin算力板 |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz) | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros | 支持ROS2生态 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Linux | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | $99,995 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | research | embodied_AI_research, visuomotor_learning, human-robot_interaction_studies, advanced_manipulation |
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 Walker Tienkung EI?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Walker Tienkung EI is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were HRP-4 and Walker Tienkung EI launched?
HRP-4 launched in 2010. Walker Tienkung EI launched in 2025.
How much does HRP-4 cost compared to Walker Tienkung EI?
HRP-4 is listed at $300,000. Walker Tienkung EI is listed at $99,995.
How do HRP-4 and Walker Tienkung EI compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HRP-4 scores 100/100. Walker Tienkung EI scores 86/100. The Product Score 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 Walker Tienkung EI?
HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg. Walker Tienkung EI carries up to 6 kg.
Are HRP-4 and Walker Tienkung EI 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 Walker Tienkung EI?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
HRP-4 vs Walker Tienkung EI 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.