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CUE7

Built by Toyota · Japan

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The CUE7 is a Research robot developed by Toyota (Japan), launched 2026, listed at $150,000 USD (unverified).

RoboScore

56.5/ 100

Strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

5 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%84/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%59/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%50/100
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #3 of 69 in the Research standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #1 · worst #3
#1 · started #3#69

One day of that is about CUE7 itself:

  • 4 Aug Robo Score rose 4.50 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 69 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

Toyota’s CUE7 basketball robot represents a significant advancement in robotics, utilizing advanced vision, motion planning, and control technologies to execute precise basketball shots. Building upon its predecessor CUE6, which achieved a Guinness World Record, CUE7 features enhanced sensing and planning abilities, allowing it to detect targets, calculate trajectories, and perform consistent, high-precision shooting. Designed to simulate human athletic performance, CUE7 is part of Toyota's exploration of embodied AI in robotics.

Flagship features

  • Features a human-like hand for ball handling
  • Optimized shooting movement to ensure balance
  • Developed and improved since 2018
  • Previous model, CUE 3 set a world record with over 2000 consecutive basket throws
  • Engaged in a partnership with Levanga Basketball Team for enhanced development
  • Aimed to excite audiences through advanced robotics and AI

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1937

CUE7 public debut at Alvark Tokyo game

Price

$150,000

Unverified — no source on record

Availability

prototype

Specifications

Category: Research
Weight
91 kg
Launch year
2026
Price
$150,000 USD

Unverified — no source on record

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1937

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Applications
research
Sub Category
wheeled humanoid
Industries Served
sports,robotics
Deployment Environment
indoor
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
2180
Controls & integration1
Sensor Suite
vision
Buying & support3
Price Tier
150K+
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Availability Status
prototype

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Company milestones

  • Apr 2026DeploymentCUE7 public debut at Alvark Tokyo game
  • Apr 2026LaunchToyota unveils CUE7 as newest generation of AI basketball robot
  • Sep 2025LaunchNext-generation e-Palette goes on sale
  • Dec 2024DeploymentMay Mobility launches TMK factory service
  • Nov 2017MilestoneT-HR3 demonstration at iREX 2017
  • Nov 2017LaunchToyota unveils T-HR3
  • Oct 2016LaunchToyota announces Kirobo Mini sales launch
  • Dec 2015MilestoneMiraikan exhibit update

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the CUE7?
The CUE7 is developed by Toyota, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the CUE7?
The CUE7 is a Research robot made by Toyota.
How much does the CUE7 cost?
The CUE7 is listed at $150,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Toyota — contact them for a quote.
When was the CUE7 launched?
The CUE7 was launched in 2026.

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