Human Support Robot (HSR) vs Newton
Side-by-side comparison of Human Support Robot (HSR) (Toyota Motor Corporation) and Newton (Noble Machines) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Human Support Robot (HSR)Japan
- Newton—
Year First Available
- Human Support Robot (HSR)2012
- Newton2026
Verified Deployments
- Human Support Robot (HSR)0 Deployments
- Newton0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- Newton5 hrs
Availability Status
- Human Support Robot (HSR)ACTIVE
- NewtonACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Human Support Robot (HSR)1.2 kg
- Newton23 kg
Max Speed
- Human Support Robot (HSR)0.2 m/s
- Newton0.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Human Support Robot (HSR)semi-autonomous
- Newton—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 1.2 kg | 23 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Human Support Robot (HSR) and Newton?
Human Support Robot (HSR) is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. Newton is made by Noble Machines.
When were Human Support Robot (HSR) and Newton launched?
Human Support Robot (HSR) launched in 2012. Newton launched in 2026.
How do Human Support Robot (HSR) and Newton compare on the Robo Index?
Human Support Robot (HSR) grades A on the Robo Index. Newton grades AA. 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 (HSR) and Newton?
Human Support Robot (HSR) carries up to 1.2 kg. Newton carries up to 23 kg.
Are Human Support Robot (HSR) and Newton 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 (HSR) and Newton?
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 (HSR) vs Newton 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.