Kinisi 01 vs Meka M1
Side-by-side comparison of Kinisi 01 (Kinisi Robotics) and Meka M1 (Meka Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kinisi 01United States
- Meka M1United States
Year First Available
- Kinisi 012025
- Meka M12011
Verified Deployments
- Kinisi 010 Deployments
- Meka M10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Kinisi 01$75,000
- Meka M1$320,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kinisi 018 hrs
- Meka M11 hrs
Availability Status
- Kinisi 01ACTIVE
- Meka M1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Kinisi 0140 kg
- Meka M11.5 kg
Max Speed
- Kinisi 012.4 m/s
- Meka M11 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Kinisi 01—
- Meka M1partially autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $75,000 | $320,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.4 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | partially autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kinisi 01 and Meka M1?
Kinisi 01 is made by Kinisi Robotics, based in US. Meka M1 is made by Meka Robotics, based in US.
When were Kinisi 01 and Meka M1 launched?
Kinisi 01 launched in 2025. Meka M1 launched in 2011.
How much does Kinisi 01 cost compared to Meka M1?
Kinisi 01 is listed at $75,000. Meka M1 is listed at $320,000.
How do Kinisi 01 and Meka M1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Kinisi 01 scores 41/100. Meka M1 scores 45/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Kinisi 01 and Meka M1?
Kinisi 01 carries up to 40 kg. Meka M1 carries up to 1.5 kg.
Are Kinisi 01 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 Kinisi 01 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
Kinisi 01 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.