Human Support Robot vs MANTIS
Side-by-side comparison of Human Support Robot (Toyota Motor Corporation) and MANTIS (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Human Support RobotJapan
- MANTIS—
Year First Available
- Human Support Robot2012
- MANTIS—
Verified Deployments
- Human Support Robot0 Deployments
- MANTIS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Human Support Robot—
- MANTIS0.3 hrs
Availability Status
- Human Support RobotACTIVE
- MANTISACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Human Support Robot1.2 kg
- MANTIS5 kg
Max Speed
- Human Support Robot0.2 m/s
- MANTIS10 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Human Support Robotpartially autonomous
- MANTIS—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.2 kg | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Human Support Robot | MANTIS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Human Support Robot, MANTIS have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Human Support Robot and MANTIS?
Human Support Robot is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. MANTIS is made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH.
How do Human Support Robot and MANTIS compare on the Robo Index?
Human Support Robot grades AA on the Robo Index. MANTIS grades BB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Human Support Robot and MANTIS?
Human Support Robot carries up to 1.2 kg. MANTIS carries up to 5 kg.
Are Human Support Robot and MANTIS in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Human Support Robot and MANTIS?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Human Support Robot vs MANTIS compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.