Human Support Robot vs NERA-A
Side-by-side comparison of Human Support Robot (Toyota Motor Corporation) and NERA-A (IPLUSMOBOT) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Human Support RobotJapan
- NERA-AChina
Year First Available
- Human Support Robot2012
- NERA-A—
Verified Deployments
- Human Support Robot0 Deployments
- NERA-A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Human Support RobotACTIVE
- NERA-AACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Human Support Robot1.2 kg
- NERA-A300 kg
Max Speed
- Human Support Robot0.2 m/s
- NERA-A1.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Human Support Robotpartially autonomous
- NERA-A—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.2 kg | 300 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 1.8 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, Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, IP Rating
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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 | NERA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Human Support Robot, NERA-A 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 NERA-A?
Human Support Robot is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. NERA-A is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN.
How do Human Support Robot and NERA-A compare on the Robo Index?
Human Support Robot grades AA on the Robo Index. NERA-A 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 NERA-A?
Human Support Robot carries up to 1.2 kg. NERA-A carries up to 300 kg.
Are Human Support Robot and NERA-A 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 NERA-A?
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 NERA-A 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.