Kirobo Mini vs Q5
Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo Mini (Toyota) and Q5 (Robotera) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kirobo MiniJapan
- Q5China
Year First Available
- Kirobo Mini2016
- Q52025
Verified Deployments
- Kirobo Mini0 Deployments
- Q50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
- Q5$55,833 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Availability Status
- Kirobo MiniACTIVE
- Q5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kirobo Mini10 cm
- Q5165 mm
Weight
- Kirobo Mini0.2 kg
- Q570 kg
Mobility Type
- Kirobo Ministatic
- Q5bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Kirobo Minifull bipedal
- Q5full bipedal
Walking Speed
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q51.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5run capable
Stair Climbing
- Kirobo MiniNo
- Q5production ready
Terrain
- Kirobo Miniflat indoor
- Q5flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q53 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q510 kg
Total DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q544
Arm DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q57
Hand DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q511
Arm Reach
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q580 cm
Grip Strength
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q520 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Kirobo MiniNo
- Q5coordinated planning
Tool Use
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5vendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- Kirobo MiniNo
- Q5none
Imitation Learning
- Kirobo MiniNo
- Q5multi task
Teleoperation
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5vr_headset, glove_based
Programming
- Kirobo Minidedicated app
- Q5AI-powered voice system
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
- Q54 hrs
Battery Capacity
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q51.5 kWh
Charging Time
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q51.5 hrs
Charging Method
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5auto dock
Battery Swap
- Kirobo MiniNo
- Q5Yes
Avg Power Consumption
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5300 W
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5Yes
Fall Recovery
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5Yes
Fall Detection Response
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5100 ms
Emergency Stops
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q52
Human Detection Method
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5vision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5ssm_equivalent
Software
SDK Languages
- Kirobo MiniJapanese
- Q5Python, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- Kirobo MiniNo
- Q5ros2 vendor
Simulation Platforms
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo
Open API
- Kirobo MiniNo
- Q5open rest websocket
Air-Gap Capable
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5Yes
Reliability
IP Rating
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5IP54
Task Success Rate
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q595 %
Deployment Maturity
- Kirobo Minicommercial
- Q5commercial
Noise Level
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q560 dB
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
- Q5$55,833 USD
Price Tier
- Kirobo Miniunder_50k
- Q540-80K
Pricing Model
- Kirobo Minioutright purchase
- Q5capex
Developer Unit Price
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5$79,900
Delivery Lead Time
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q53 mo
Warranty
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q51 yrs
Production Pilots
- Kirobo Mini—
- Q5BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics
Applications
- Kirobo Minieldercare_assistance, hospitality
- Q5hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $474 USD | $55,833 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 10 cm | 165 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 0.2 kg | 70 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 44 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 11 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 20 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset, glove_based |
| Programming (values differ) | dedicated app | AI-powered voice system |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.5 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | auto dock |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Avg Power Consumption (values differ) | — | 300 W |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Detection Response (values differ) | — | 100 ms |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | ssm_equivalent |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Japanese | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest websocket |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | — | 95 % |
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 60 dB |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $474 USD | $55,833 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $79,900 |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | BMW Spartanburg, GXO Logistics |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | hospitality, eldercare_assistance, education |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Foundation Models, MTBF, RaaS / Month
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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 | Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $474 | $55,833 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 13.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,526 | $194,167 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +52643% | +348% |
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 Q5?
Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP. Q5 is made by Robotera, based in CN.
When were Kirobo Mini and Q5 launched?
Kirobo Mini launched in 2016. Q5 launched in 2025.
How much does Kirobo Mini cost compared to Q5?
Kirobo Mini is listed at $474. Q5 is listed at $55,833.
How do Kirobo Mini and Q5 compare on the Robo Index?
Kirobo Mini grades AA on the Robo Index. Q5 grades A. 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 Q5 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 Q5?
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 Q5 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.