HRP-4 vs Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type (Cyberdyne) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeJapan
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type2022
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type1 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- HRP-439 kg
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type14 kg
Height
- HRP-4151 mm
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type123 mm
Mobility Type
- HRP-4bipedal
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typestatic
Humanoid Subtype
- HRP-4research platform
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typeother
Walking Speed
- HRP-40.6 m/s
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Stair Climbing
- HRP-4No
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Terrain
- HRP-4flat indoor
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typepublic services, medical, healthcare
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- HRP-40.5 kg
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type100 kg
Total DOF
- HRP-434
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Arm DOF
- HRP-47
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Hand DOF
- HRP-42
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Bimanual Coordination
- HRP-4Yes
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- HRP-4Linux kernel with RT-Preempt patch
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Compute Platform
- HRP-4Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz)
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
VLM Capable
- HRP-4No
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Foundation Models
- HRP-4false
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Imitation Learning
- HRP-4No
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Programming
- HRP-4code_ros
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- HRP-40.4 hrs
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type1 hrs
Battery Swap
- HRP-4No
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- HRP-4vision human
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Software
SDK Languages
- HRP-4Linux
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
ROS Support
- HRP-4Yes
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Open API
- HRP-4No
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- HRP-4prototype
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typecommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb TypeContact for quote
Price Tier
- HRP-4150K+
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type10-20K
Pricing Model
- HRP-4purchase
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typelease
Applications
- HRP-4research
- Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Typehospitality, eldercare_assistance, healthcare, rehabilitation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 39 kg | 14 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 151 mm | 123 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | research platform | other |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | public services, medical, healthcare |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 100 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 | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Linux | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | lease |
| Applications (values differ) | research | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, healthcare, rehabilitation |
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 Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP.
When were HRP-4 and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type launched?
HRP-4 launched in 2010. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type launched in 2022.
How do HRP-4 and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HRP-4 scores 100/100. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type scores 74/100. 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 Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type?
HRP-4 carries up to 0.5 kg. Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type carries up to 100 kg.
Are HRP-4 and Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type 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 Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type?
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 Well-Being HAL Lower Limb Type 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.