Mindar vs Xialan S02
Side-by-side comparison of Mindar (Kokoro) and Xialan S02 (Digit Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Mindar—
- Xialan S02China
Year First Available
- Mindar2019
- Xialan S022024
Verified Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
- Xialan S020 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Mindar$909,090 USD
- Xialan S02Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Mindar48 hrs
- Xialan S02—
Availability Status
- MindarACTIVE
- Xialan S02ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Mindar57 kg
- Xialan S02—
Height
- Mindar195 mm
- Xialan S02—
Mobility Type
- Mindarstatic
- Xialan S02—
Humanoid Subtype
- Mindarfull bipedal
- Xialan S02—
Stair Climbing
- MindarNo
- Xialan S02—
Terrain
- Mindarindoor
- Xialan S02—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Mindar100 kg
- Xialan S02—
Bimanual Coordination
- MindarNo
- Xialan S02—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
- Xialan S02—
VLM Capable
- MindarNo
- Xialan S02—
Foundation Models
- Mindarfalse
- Xialan S02—
Imitation Learning
- MindarNo
- Xialan S02—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Mindar48 hrs
- Xialan S02—
Battery Swap
- MindarNo
- Xialan S02—
Software
ROS Support
- MindarNo
- Xialan S02—
Open API
- MindarNo
- Xialan S02—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Mindarcommercial
- Xialan S02—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Mindar$909,090 USD
- Xialan S02Contact for quote
Price Tier
- Mindar150K+
- Xialan S02—
Pricing Model
- Mindaroutright purchase
- Xialan S02—
Applications
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
- Xialan S02—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $909,090 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 48 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 57 kg | — |
| Height (values differ) | 195 mm | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | 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 | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 48 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| 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+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | religious service, cultural education | — |
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, Programming, 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, SDK Languages, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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 | Mindar | Xialan S02 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $909,090 | No price |
| Payback period | 218.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$659,090 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -72% | — |
Xialan S02 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Mindar and Xialan S02?
Mindar is made by Kokoro. Xialan S02 is made by Digit Robotics, based in CN.
When were Mindar and Xialan S02 launched?
Mindar launched in 2019. Xialan S02 launched in 2024.
How do Mindar and Xialan S02 compare on the Robo Index?
Mindar grades AA on the Robo Index. Xialan S02 grades C. 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 Xialan S02 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 Xialan S02?
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
Mindar vs Xialan S02 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.