Mindar vs Robert

Q: Who makes Mindar and Robert?

Mindar is made by Kokoro. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

Q: How do Mindar and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

Mindar grades AA on the Robo Index. Robert 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.

Q: Are Mindar and Robert in the same category?

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

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Mindar and Robert?

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.

Side-by-side comparison of Mindar (Kokoro) and Robert (VKF Renzel) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MindarAA

RobertBBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Mindar—
RobertSwitzerland

Year First Available

Mindar2019
Robert—

Verified Deployments

Mindar0 Deployments
Robert0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Mindar$909,090 USD
RobertContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Mindar48 hrs
Robert5 hrs

Availability Status

MindarACTIVE
RobertACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

Mindar57 kg
Robert0.3 kg

Height

Mindar195 mm
Robert178 mm

Mobility Type

Mindarstatic
Robertstatic

Humanoid Subtype

Mindarfull bipedal
Robertfull bipedal

Stair Climbing

MindarNo
Robert—

Terrain

Mindarindoor
Robertindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

Mindar100 kg
Robert—

Bimanual Coordination

MindarNo
Robert—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
Robert—

VLM Capable

MindarNo
Robert—

Foundation Models

Mindarfalse
Robert—

Imitation Learning

MindarNo
Robert—

Programming

Mindar—
Robertproprietary_app

Battery & Power

Runtime

Mindar48 hrs
Robert5 hrs

Battery Swap

MindarNo
Robert—

Software

SDK Languages

Mindar—
Robertproprietary_app

ROS Support

MindarNo
Robert—

Open API

MindarNo
Robert—

Reliability

Deployment Maturity

Mindarcommercial
Robert—

Commercial

Price (USD)

Mindar$909,090 USD
RobertContact for quote

Price Tier

Mindar150K+
Robert<10K

Pricing Model

Mindaroutright purchase
Robertpurchase

Delivery Lead Time

Mindar—
Robert1 mo

Applications

Mindarreligious service, cultural education
Robertconsumer_companion

	MindarhumanoidKokoro AARobo Index	RoberthumanoidVKF Renzel BBBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2019	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$909,090 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	48 hrs	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	57 kg	0.3 kg
Height (values differ)	195 mm	178 mm
Mobility Type	static	static
Humanoid Subtype	full bipedal	full bipedal
Stair Climbing (values differ)	No	—
Terrain (values differ)	indoor	indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	100 kg	—
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	No	—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	No	—
Foundation Models (values differ)	false	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	No	—
Programming (values differ)	—	proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	48 hrs	5 hrs
Battery Swap (values differ)	No	—
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	—	proprietary_app
ROS Support (values differ)	No	—
Open API (values differ)	No	—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	commercial	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$909,090 USD	Contact for quote
Price Tier (values differ)	150K+	<10K
Pricing Model (values differ)	outright purchase	purchase
Delivery Lead Time (values differ)	—	1 mo
Applications (values differ)	religious service, cultural education	consumer_companion

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Total DOF, Arm DOF, Hand DOF, 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, Warranty, Production Pilots

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Mindar	Robert
Investment	$909,090	No price
Payback period	218.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	-$659,090	—
ROI (5 yr)	-72%	—

Robert has 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 Mindar and Robert?

Mindar is made by Kokoro. Robert is made by VKF Renzel, based in CH.

How do Mindar and Robert compare on the Robo Index?

Mindar grades AA on the Robo Index. Robert 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 Mindar and Robert 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 Mindar and Robert?

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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Mindar vs Robert 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.