Human Support Robot (HSR) vs SwitchBot KATA Friends
Side-by-side comparison of Human Support Robot (HSR) (Toyota Motor Corporation) and SwitchBot KATA Friends (SwitchBot US) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Human Support Robot (HSR)Japan
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsUnited States
Year First Available
- Human Support Robot (HSR)2012
- SwitchBot KATA Friends2026
Verified Deployments
- Human Support Robot (HSR)0 Deployments
- SwitchBot KATA Friends0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Human Support Robot (HSR)Contact for quote
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$699
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3 hrs
Availability Status
- Human Support Robot (HSR)ACTIVE
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Human Support Robot (HSR)1.2 kg
- SwitchBot KATA Friends—
Robot Weight
- Human Support Robot (HSR)37 kg
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3.5 kg
Dimensions
- Human Support Robot (HSR)430x430x1005-1350
- SwitchBot KATA Friends250x300x300
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Human Support Robot (HSR)other
- SwitchBot KATA Friendslidar slam,hybrid
Max Speed
- Human Support Robot (HSR)0.2 m/s
- SwitchBot KATA Friends—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3 hrs
Charge Time
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends8 hrs
Auto Docking
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
PMS / POS Integration
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsNo
Fleet Management
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA Friendsnone
Floor Compatibility
- Human Support Robot (HSR)hard floor,low pile carpet
- SwitchBot KATA Friendshard floor,low pile carpet
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- Human Support Robot (HSR)Yes
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Human Support Robot (HSR)Contact for quote
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$699
RaaS / Month
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$14.99
Warranty
- Human Support Robot (HSR)—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $699 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1.2 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 37 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 430x430x1005-1350 | 250x300x300 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | — | No |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | none |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor,low pile carpet |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $699 |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $14.99 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Hot-Swap Battery, Display Size, Noise Level, Languages Supported
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Frequently asked
Who makes Human Support Robot (HSR) and SwitchBot KATA Friends?
Human Support Robot (HSR) is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. SwitchBot KATA Friends is made by SwitchBot US, based in US.
When were Human Support Robot (HSR) and SwitchBot KATA Friends launched?
Human Support Robot (HSR) launched in 2012. SwitchBot KATA Friends launched in 2026.
Are Human Support Robot (HSR) and SwitchBot KATA Friends in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Hospitality Service on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Human Support Robot (HSR) and SwitchBot KATA Friends?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Human Support Robot (HSR) vs SwitchBot KATA Friends compares two robots in the hospitality-service 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.