Human Support Robot vs Meka M1
Side-by-side comparison of Human Support Robot (Toyota Motor Corporation) and Meka M1 (Meka Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Human Support RobotJapan
- Meka M1United States
Year First Available
- Human Support Robot2012
- Meka M12011
Verified Deployments
- Human Support Robot0 Deployments
- Meka M10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Human Support RobotContact for quote
- Meka M1$320,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Human Support Robot—
- Meka M11 hrs
Availability Status
- Human Support RobotACTIVE
- Meka M1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Human Support Robot1.2 kg
- Meka M11.5 kg
Max Speed
- Human Support Robot0.2 m/s
- Meka M11 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Human Support Robotpartially autonomous
- Meka M1partially autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $320,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 1.2 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | partially autonomous | partially autonomous |
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Human Support Robot | Meka M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $320,000 |
| Payback period | — | 76.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$70,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -22% |
Human Support Robot has 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 Meka M1?
Human Support Robot is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. Meka M1 is made by Meka Robotics, based in US.
When were Human Support Robot and Meka M1 launched?
Human Support Robot launched in 2012. Meka M1 launched in 2011.
How do Human Support Robot and Meka M1 compare on the Robo Index?
Human Support Robot grades AA on the Robo Index. Meka M1 grades A. 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 Meka M1?
Human Support Robot carries up to 1.2 kg. Meka M1 carries up to 1.5 kg.
Are Human Support Robot and Meka M1 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 Meka M1?
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 Meka M1 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.