Kirobo Mini vs N2
Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo Mini (Toyota) and N2 (Noetix) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kirobo MiniJapan
- N2China
Year First Available
- Kirobo Mini2016
- N22023
Verified Deployments
- Kirobo Mini0 Deployments
- N20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
- N2$21,206 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
- N21.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Kirobo MiniACTIVE
- N2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kirobo Mini10 cm
- N2118 mm
Weight
- Kirobo Mini0.2 kg
- N230 kg
Mobility Type
- Kirobo Ministatic
- N2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kirobo Minifull bipedal
- N2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kirobo Mini—
- N23.2 m/s
Running Capable
- Kirobo Mini—
- N2run capable
Stair Climbing
- Kirobo MiniNo
- N2demo only
Terrain
- Kirobo Miniflat indoor
- N2flat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kirobo Mini—
- N25 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kirobo Mini—
- N25 kg
Total DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- N218
Arm DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- N24
Hand DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- N20
Bimanual Coordination
- Kirobo MiniNo
- N2independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kirobo Mini—
- N26 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Kirobo Mini—
- N2NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super
VLM Capable
- Kirobo MiniNo
- N2none
Imitation Learning
- Kirobo MiniNo
- N2No
Programming
- Kirobo Minidedicated app
- N2code_python, code_ros, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
- N21.5 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Kirobo Mini—
- N20.3 kWh
Charging Method
- Kirobo Mini—
- N2manual swap
Battery Swap
- Kirobo MiniNo
- N2Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- Kirobo Mini—
- N215 W
Safety
Fall Recovery
- Kirobo Mini—
- N2Yes
Human Detection Method
- Kirobo Mini—
- N2vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- Kirobo MiniJapanese
- N2Python, C++, ROS
ROS Support
- Kirobo MiniNo
- N2ros2 community
Open API
- Kirobo MiniNo
- N2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- Kirobo Mini—
- N2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kirobo Minicommercial
- N2beta pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
- N2$21,206 USD
Price Tier
- Kirobo Miniunder_50k
- N280-150K
Pricing Model
- Kirobo Minioutright purchase
- N2capex
Applications
- Kirobo Minieldercare_assistance, hospitality
- N2education, research, hospitality
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $474 USD | $21,206 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 10 cm | 118 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 0.2 kg | 30 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 3.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | demo only |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 18 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 0 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 6 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | dedicated app | code_python, code_ros, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 0.3 kWh |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 15 W |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Japanese | Python, C++, ROS |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 community |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | beta pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $474 USD | $21,206 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | capex |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | education, research, hospitality |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, 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
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 | Kirobo Mini | N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $474 | $21,206 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 5.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,526 | $228,794 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +52643% | +1079% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Kirobo Mini and N2?
Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP. N2 is made by Noetix, based in CN.
When were Kirobo Mini and N2 launched?
Kirobo Mini launched in 2016. N2 launched in 2023.
How much does Kirobo Mini cost compared to N2?
Kirobo Mini is listed at $474. N2 is listed at $21,206.
How do Kirobo Mini and N2 compare on the Robo Index?
Kirobo Mini grades AA on the Robo Index. N2 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 N2 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 N2?
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 N2 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.