Kobian vs Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision
Side-by-side comparison of Kobian (Waseda University) and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KobianJapan
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionChina
Year First Available
- Kobian2007
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Verified Deployments
- Kobian0 Deployments
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KobianContact for quote
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision$65,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kobian0.3 hrs
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision3 hrs
Availability Status
- KobianACTIVE
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Kobian140 mm
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision1720 mm
Weight
- Kobian62 kg
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision60 kg
Mobility Type
- Kobianbipedal
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Humanoid Subtype
- Kobianfull bipedal
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Walking Speed
- Kobian0.5 m/s
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- KobianNo
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Terrain
- Kobianflat indoor
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- Kobian65
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision21
Arm DOF
- Kobian7
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision4
Hand DOF
- Kobian4
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Bimanual Coordination
- KobianYes
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- KobianQNX real-time OS
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision275 TOPS
VLM Capable
- KobianNo
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Foundation Models
- Kobianfalse
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Imitation Learning
- KobianNo
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Programming
- Kobiancustom control and behavior software
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionROS2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Kobian0.3 hrs
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision3 hrs
Battery Swap
- KobianNo
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Software
SDK Languages
- KobianQNX
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionROS2
ROS Support
- KobianNo
- Walker Tienkung Voice and VisionYes
Open API
- KobianNo
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Kobianresearch
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KobianContact for quote
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision$65,000
Price Tier
- Kobian—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision40-80K
Pricing Model
- Kobian—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Visionpurchase
Warranty
- Kobian—
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision1 yrs
Applications
- Kobianemotion expression, culture-specific greetings, human-like speech simulation, robot comedian
- Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2007 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 140 mm | 1720 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 62 kg | 60 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 65 | 21 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | QNX real-time OS | 275 TOPS |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | custom control and behavior software | ROS2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | QNX | ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | research | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | — | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | — | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | emotion expression, culture-specific greetings, human-like speech simulation, robot comedian | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kobian and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision?
Kobian is made by Waseda University, based in JP. Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do Kobian and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Kobian scores 38/100. Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision scores 33/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Kobian and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision 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 Kobian and Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision?
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
Kobian vs Walker Tienkung Voice and Vision 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.