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Human Support Robot

Built by Toyota Motor · Japan

Updated May 2026·methodology
Human Support Robot

Overview

The Human Support Robot (HSR) is a compact mobile manipulator for the disabled and elderly. HSR can move around the house, keep watch over family members, and fetch objects. Its creators hope to make HSR beneficial to all people in the near future.

Flagship features

  • HSR is part of Toyota's Partner family of robots
  • Designed to meet the demand for long-term elderly care in Japan
  • Unique smooth omni-directional movement and highly maneuverable design
  • Used in RoboCup@Home league and World Robot Summit
  • Features a telescoping body for extended reach

Specifications

Category: Mobile Manipulator
Arm DOF
32
Navigation
lidar_slam
ROS
Yes

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics2
Dof Total
32
Dof Per Hand
10
Sensors1
Sensor Suite
torque_sensor
Compute1
Onboard Compute
Torque Servo Module
Other26
Height Cm
135
Height Mm
1540
Applications
healthcare,hazardous_env
Sub Category
wheeled_humanoid
Max Speed M S
0.222
Mobility Type
wheeled
Stair Climbing
none
Company Country
JP
Deployment Notes
T-HR3 will be featured at the International Robot Exhibition 2017.
Humanoid Subtype
wheeled_humanoid
Walking Speed Ms
0.22
Youtube Video Id
9b5T4yJvVfs
Country Of Origin
JPN
Industries Served
healthcare,construction
Is Research Grade
true
Target Industries
healthcare
Terrain Capability
flat_indoor
Availability Status
limited-markets
Deployment Maturity
alpha_pilot
Lifting Capacity Kg
1.2
Primary Applications
eldercare_assistance
Teleoperation Method
teleoperation
Payload Continuous Kg
1.2
Programming Interface
voice,tablet
Additional Information
- HSR is part of Toyota's Partner family of robots. - Designed to meet the demand for long-term elderly care in Japan. - Unique smooth omni-directional movement and highly maneuverable design. - Used in RoboCup@Home league and World Robot Summit. - Features a telescoping body for extended reach.
Deployment Environment
both

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