Kirobo vs LS3

Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo (Toyota) and LS3 (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KiroboAA

LS3BB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KiroboJapan
LS3United States

Year First Available

Kirobo2013
LS32010

Verified Deployments

Kirobo0 Deployments
LS30 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Kirobo2.5 hrs
LS3—

Availability Status

KiroboACTIVE
LS3ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Kirobo—
LS3181.4 kg

Max Speed

Kirobo—
LS33 m/s

	KiroboresearchToyota AARobo Index	LS3researchBoston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary) BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2013	2010
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	2.5 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	—	181.4 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	—	3 m/s

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Kirobo	LS3
Investment	No price	No price
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Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Kirobo, LS3 have 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 and LS3?

Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP. LS3 is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.

When were Kirobo and LS3 launched?

Kirobo launched in 2013. LS3 launched in 2010.

How do Kirobo and LS3 compare on the Robo Index?

Kirobo grades AA on the Robo Index. LS3 grades BB. 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 and LS3 in the same category?

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

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

Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Kirobo and LS3?

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 research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.

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Kirobo vs LS3 compares two robots in the research 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.