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Geminoid HI

Built by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro · Japan· Launched 2006

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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49.6/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
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Track record12%70/100
Specs on file12%51/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

Geminoid HI-1 is an android copy of its creator, Hiroshi Ishiguro. It reproduces the voice and head movements of Ishiguro (or another operator) and is intended to study what it means to be human. It is capable of performing breathing and blinking movements autonomously.

Flagship features

  • 50 degrees of freedom (Head: 13, Body: 15, Arms and Legs total: 22)
  • Tele-operated, uses external control system
  • Made from plastic skull, metal skeleton, urethane foam, and silicone skin
  • Used for exploring concepts of human presence

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyIshiguro Lab, ATR, and KokoroJapanList priceUS$1,000,000Source not on fileAvailabilityNot yet on file

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
30 kg
Fully autonomous
2006
US$1,000,000

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Applications
research
android
robotics
indoor
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1400
Movement & precision2
50
22
Sensing & perception2
tactile
Yes
Controls & integration1
External teleoperation control unit and air valve system
Buying & support4
150K+
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
Geminoid HI-5
Availability Status
inactive
Other details1
Teleoperation Supported
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2006LaunchGeminoid HI-1 unveiled

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Geminoid HI?
The Geminoid HI is developed by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the Geminoid HI?
The Geminoid HI is a Research robot made by Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro.
How much does the Geminoid HI cost?
The Geminoid HI is listed at US$1,000,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Ishiguro Lab, ATR, and Kokoro. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Geminoid HI launched?
The Geminoid HI was launched in 2006.

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