Kirobo Mini vs R1 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo Mini (Toyota) and R1 Pro (Galaxea AI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Kirobo MiniJapan
- R1 ProChina
Year First Available
- Kirobo Mini2016
- R1 Pro2024
Verified Deployments
- Kirobo Mini0 Deployments
- R1 Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
- R1 Pro$69,999 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Availability Status
- Kirobo MiniACTIVE
- R1 ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kirobo Mini10 cm
- R1 Pro170 mm
Weight
- Kirobo Mini0.2 kg
- R1 Pro126 kg
Mobility Type
- Kirobo Ministatic
- R1 Prowheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Kirobo Minifull bipedal
- R1 Prowheeled humanoid
Stair Climbing
- Kirobo MiniNo
- R1 Pro—
Terrain
- Kirobo Miniflat indoor
- R1 Proboth
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro7 kg
Payload (Peak)
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro10 kg
Total DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro26
Arm DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro7
Hand DOF
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro1
Arm Reach
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro86 cm
Grip Strength
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro350 N
Manipulation Repeatability
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro±0.5 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- Kirobo MiniNo
- R1 Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro200 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 ProNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- Kirobo MiniNo
- R1 Pro—
Imitation Learning
- Kirobo MiniNo
- R1 Pro—
Teleoperation
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Provr_headset
Programming
- Kirobo Minidedicated app
- R1 Proteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kirobo Mini2.5 hrs
- R1 Pro—
Battery Capacity
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro1.7 kWh
Battery Swap
- Kirobo MiniNo
- R1 Pro—
Safety
Emergency Stops
- Kirobo Mini—
- R1 Pro1
Software
SDK Languages
- Kirobo MiniJapanese
- R1 Proteleoperation
ROS Support
- Kirobo MiniNo
- R1 ProYes
Open API
- Kirobo MiniNo
- R1 Pro—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kirobo Minicommercial
- R1 Proprototype
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kirobo Mini$474 USD
- R1 Pro$69,999 USD
Price Tier
- Kirobo Miniunder_50k
- R1 Pro80-150K
Pricing Model
- Kirobo Minioutright purchase
- R1 Propurchase
Applications
- Kirobo Minieldercare_assistance, hospitality
- R1 Proresearch
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $474 USD | $69,999 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 10 cm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 0.2 kg | 126 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | both |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | — | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 86 cm |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | — | 350 N |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | 200 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset |
| Programming (values differ) | dedicated app | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.7 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Japanese | teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | prototype |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $474 USD | $69,999 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | under_50k | 80-150K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | eldercare_assistance, hospitality | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Tool Use, Foundation Models, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, 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
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 | R1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $474 | $69,999 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 16.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,526 | $180,001 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +52643% | +257% |
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 R1 Pro?
Kirobo Mini is made by Toyota, based in JP. R1 Pro is made by Galaxea AI, based in CN.
When were Kirobo Mini and R1 Pro launched?
Kirobo Mini launched in 2016. R1 Pro launched in 2024.
How much does Kirobo Mini cost compared to R1 Pro?
Kirobo Mini is listed at $474. R1 Pro is listed at $69,999.
How do Kirobo Mini and R1 Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Kirobo Mini grades AA on the Robo Index. R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro 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 R1 Pro?
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 R1 Pro 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.