The Kirobo is a Research robot developed by Toyota (Japan), launched 2013.
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Overview
Kirobo is a humanoid robot. Japanese robot astronaut Kirobo is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.
Flagship features
- Developed as part of the Kibo Robot Project with collaboration from Dentsu, University of Tokyo, Robo Garage, and JAXA
- Kirobo became the first robot to speak in outer space on August 21, 2013
- Participated in the first human-robot conversation in space with astronaut Koichi Wakata
- Kirobo aims to explore the coexistence of humans and robots in future scenarios
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata / International Space Station mission
Viability
CUE7 public debut at Alvark Tokyo game
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 1 kg
- Battery
- 2.5 h
- Launch year
- 2013
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 1937
Detailed specifications
Power & battery1
- Charge Time Hours
- 3
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- facial recognition camera,recording camera
Other12
- Height Mm
- 340
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- teleoperation
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Kirobo,Mirata
- Company Country
- JP
- Deployment Notes
- Kirobo was deployed aboard the ISS as part of a mission to assist astronauts and explore human-robot coexistence.
- Industries Served
- aerospace
- Availability Status
- available
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- - Developed as part of the Kibo Robot Project with collaboration from Dentsu, University of Tokyo, Robo Garage, and JAXA. - Kirobo became the first robot to speak in outer space on August 21, 2013. - Participated in the first human-robot conversation in space with astronaut Koichi Wakata. - Kirobo aims to explore the coexistence of humans and robots in future scenarios.
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata / International Space Station missionsource ↗
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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
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Kirobo?
- The Kirobo is developed by Toyota, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Kirobo?
- The Kirobo is a Research robot made by Toyota.
- How much does the Kirobo cost?
- Pricing for the Kirobo is not publicly listed — contact Toyota for a quote.
- When was the Kirobo launched?
- The Kirobo was launched in 2013.
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