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Price vs. D.O.F.
Power vs. Speed
Service Length and
Community Support
NOTE: These robots are not meant for children. All of the humanoid robot models discussed on this website use
powerful servos that can pinch or even crush your fingers if you are not careful. Consult the recommended minimum
age from the manufacturer before allowing children to use any of these robots.
The KHR-2HV is well positioned in the below
$1,000 price range with 17 degrees of freedom.
You get good value at this price point.
The KHR-2HV scores very well by having
powerful servos that are fast as well, all at a
reasonable price.
The KHR-2HV was launched in mid 2006, so it
has a decent service record. The design is very
similar to the KHR-1, so getting support from the
user community should be decent. The software
and user manuals are also available in English,
which is a big plus.
Kondo took lessons learned from the KHR-1, and made improvements to create the KHR-2HV. Kondo basically
created the humanoid robot industry, so you know you are going to get a quality product. Please note that the price
for this robot does not include a remote control. The KHR-2HV is very similar to the KHR-1, you can check out our
build report of the KHR-1 here.
Recommendation: The price point for this robot is well positioned, so you get what you pay for. This robot is also in
the top 3 or 4 for power and speed performance. This is an all-around good robot. If you have some experience with
robots before, you will be very happy with this robot. If you are a beginner, with little or no experience, you may want
to explore one of the other robots which are easier to use, or have a larger support network.