Kirobo Mini vs N 2 EDU

Q: Who makes Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU?

Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP. N 2 EDU is made by Noetix, based in CN.

Q: How do Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU compare on the Robo Index?

Kirobo Mini grades AA on the Robo Index. N 2 EDU grades BBB. 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.

Q: Are Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.

Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo Mini (Toyota) and N 2 EDU (Noetix) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Kirobo MiniAA

N 2 EDUBBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Kirobo MiniJapan
N 2 EDUChina

Year First Available

Kirobo Mini2016
N 2 EDU—

Verified Deployments

Kirobo Mini0 Deployments
N 2 EDU0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Kirobo Mini$474 USD
N 2 EDUContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
N 2 EDU1.5 hrs

Availability Status

Kirobo MiniACTIVE
N 2 EDUACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

Kirobo Mini0.2 kg
N 2 EDU—

Height

Kirobo Mini10 cm
N 2 EDU—

Mobility Type

Kirobo Ministatic
N 2 EDU—

Humanoid Subtype

Kirobo Minifull bipedal
N 2 EDUbipedal

Stair Climbing

Kirobo MiniNo
N 2 EDU—

Terrain

Kirobo Miniflat indoor
N 2 EDU—

Payload & Dexterity

Bimanual Coordination

Kirobo MiniNo
N 2 EDU—

Compute & AI

VLM Capable

Kirobo MiniNo
N 2 EDU—

Imitation Learning

Kirobo MiniNo
N 2 EDU—

Programming

Kirobo Minidedicated app
N 2 EDUvisual_block, code_python, proprietary_app

Battery & Power

Runtime

Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
N 2 EDU—

Battery Swap

Kirobo MiniNo
N 2 EDU—

Software

SDK Languages

Kirobo MiniJapanese
N 2 EDUvisual_block, code_python, proprietary_app

ROS Support

Kirobo MiniNo
N 2 EDU—

Open API

Kirobo MiniNo
N 2 EDUYes

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

Kirobo Minicommercial
N 2 EDU—

Commercial

Price (USD)

Kirobo Mini$474 USD
N 2 EDUContact for quote

Price Tier

Kirobo Miniunder_50k
N 2 EDU—

Pricing Model

Kirobo Minioutright purchase
N 2 EDU—

Applications

Kirobo Minieldercare_assistance, hospitality
N 2 EDUentertainment, education, research, companionship

	Kirobo MinihumanoidToyota AARobo Index	N 2 EDUhumanoidNoetix BBBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$474 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	2.5 hrs	1.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	0.2 kg	—
Height (values differ)	10 cm	—
Mobility Type (values differ)	static	—
Humanoid Subtype (values differ)	full bipedal	bipedal
Stair Climbing (values differ)	No	—
Terrain (values differ)	flat indoor	—
Payload & Dexterity
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	No	—
Compute & AI
VLM Capable (values differ)	No	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	No	—
Programming (values differ)	dedicated app	visual_block, code_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	2.5 hrs	—
Battery Swap (values differ)	No	—
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	Japanese	visual_block, code_python, proprietary_app
ROS Support (values differ)	No	—
Open API (values differ)	No	Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	commercial	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$474 USD	Contact for quote
Price Tier (values differ)	under_50k	—
Pricing Model (values differ)	outright purchase	—
Applications (values differ)	eldercare_assistance, hospitality	entertainment, education, research, companionship

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Total DOF, Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Onboard Compute, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Kirobo Mini	N 2 EDU
Investment	$474	No price
Payback period	< 1 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$249,526	—
ROI (5 yr)	+52643%	—

N 2 EDU 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 Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU?

Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP. N 2 EDU is made by Noetix, based in CN.

How do Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU compare on the Robo Index?

Kirobo Mini grades AA on the Robo Index. N 2 EDU grades BBB. 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.

Are Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Kirobo Mini and N 2 EDU?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.

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About this comparison

Kirobo Mini vs N 2 EDU compares two robots in the humanoid 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.