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Price vs. D.O.F.
Power vs. Speed
| KHR-1 |
Service Length and
Community Support
Community Support
The KHR-1 is no longer in production. If you want to buy one, you may have
to look into the used robot market.
to look into the used robot market.
For its time, the KHR-1 was state-of-the-art. Newer models have come out
that are stronger and faster.
that are stronger and faster.
The KHR-1 is the oldest humanoid robot, and scores well for service length.
The software and user manuals are available in English, so it scores well on
Support. However, there don't appear to be many users in English speaking
countries, so getting help with a question may prove difficult.
The software and user manuals are available in English, so it scores well on
Support. However, there don't appear to be many users in English speaking
countries, so getting help with a question may prove difficult.
The Kondo KHR-1 is the grand-daddy of all humanoid robots. The KHR-1 is to humanoid robotics what the Model T is to
automobiles. This model was introduced in 2004 after Kondo realized that hobbyists were using Kondo servos to make humanoid
robots on their own. Kondo packaged their own humanoid robot kit, which included software to program new motions, and launched
the humanoid robot industry. Since then, the KHR-1 has been joined by two more models from Kondo, the KHR-1HV and the
KHR-2HV. Don't confuse the KHR-1 with the KHR-1HV, they are different robots.
Recommendation: The KHR-1 is a great robot that blazed a trail for future generations of robots. If you already own a KHR-1, you
probably love it and will keep it forever. If you are new to robotics, it will be very difficult to locate a KHR-1 for sale. There are other
models that have bigger support networks and larger user base than the KHR-1.
automobiles. This model was introduced in 2004 after Kondo realized that hobbyists were using Kondo servos to make humanoid
robots on their own. Kondo packaged their own humanoid robot kit, which included software to program new motions, and launched
the humanoid robot industry. Since then, the KHR-1 has been joined by two more models from Kondo, the KHR-1HV and the
KHR-2HV. Don't confuse the KHR-1 with the KHR-1HV, they are different robots.
Recommendation: The KHR-1 is a great robot that blazed a trail for future generations of robots. If you already own a KHR-1, you
probably love it and will keep it forever. If you are new to robotics, it will be very difficult to locate a KHR-1 for sale. There are other
models that have bigger support networks and larger user base than the KHR-1.
Price vs. D.O.F.
Power vs. Speed
| KHR-2HV |
Service Length and
Community Support
Community Support
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
humanoid robot industry, so you know you are going to get a quality product.
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.
Price vs. D.O.F.
Power vs. Speed
| KHR-1HV |
Service Length and
Community Support
Community Support
The KHR-1HV is about $200 more expensive than it's sibling, the KHR-2HV. The higher
price gives you 2 additional degrees of freedom. While you would expect a price increase
for the servos, the higher price makes this robot not quite the same value as the KHR-2HV.
price gives you 2 additional degrees of freedom. While you would expect a price increase
for the servos, the higher price makes this robot not quite the same value as the KHR-2HV.
The KHR-1HV uses the same servos as the KHR-2HV, which are powerful and fast. As a
bonus, the servos used in the shoulders are even more powerful and faster. But is the
price increase worth it?
bonus, the servos used in the shoulders are even more powerful and faster. But is the
price increase worth it?
While the KHR-1HV was only released in late 2006, it shares it's lineage with both the
KHR-1 and the KHR-2HV, so there are years of experience built into this model. With the
shorter service length, and the higher price, the user base is smaller. So getting support
from the community is going to be a little more difficult. Also, the software and user
manuals are NOT available in English, which is a huge negative point. However, you can
use the software and user manuals from the prior robot models to figure out most things
on the KHR-1HV.
KHR-1 and the KHR-2HV, so there are years of experience built into this model. With the
shorter service length, and the higher price, the user base is smaller. So getting support
from the community is going to be a little more difficult. Also, the software and user
manuals are NOT available in English, which is a huge negative point. However, you can
use the software and user manuals from the prior robot models to figure out most things
on the KHR-1HV.
The KHR-1HV is a great robot, with top scores on degrees of freedom, power and speed. However, the lack of English support from
Kondo is a serious drawback.
Recommendation: This robot is best suited to those who have prior experience with humanoid robots, or those who can read
Japanese. Otherwise you may be seriously frustrated with building and using this robot.
Kondo is a serious drawback.
Recommendation: This robot is best suited to those who have prior experience with humanoid robots, or those who can read
Japanese. Otherwise you may be seriously frustrated with building and using this robot.
Price vs. D.O.F.
Power vs. Speed
| Manoi AT01 |
Service Length and
Community Support
Community Support
With a price well over $1,000 the Manoi AT01 is only a good value if you are
impressed with the sleek body shell. This robot scores well for styling and
appeal, but you do have to pay a premium for it.
impressed with the sleek body shell. This robot scores well for styling and
appeal, but you do have to pay a premium for it.
The AT01's servos are top of the line in terms of Torque Power, however, they
give up some of that benefit in terms of speed.
give up some of that benefit in terms of speed.
The AT01 was launched in late 2006, so it has a short service record. However,
it shares a lot of the design with the KHR series of robots from Kondo, so a lot of
the bugs should have been worked out before launch. The real downside to the
AT01 is the software and documentation are NOT available in English.
it shares a lot of the design with the KHR series of robots from Kondo, so a lot of
the bugs should have been worked out before launch. The real downside to the
AT01 is the software and documentation are NOT available in English.
The Manoi AT01 is a beautifully crafted robot, with a very pleasing exterior shell. The guts of the robot are also very powerful, but all
of this comes at a premium price.
Recommendation: With its high price tag and fancy shell, this robot is not something you want to enter into a robot fighting contest.
The rigors of fighting could scratch or break the fancy shell. This robot is better suited to those who want something to show off to
their friends. If you are the type of person who has to have the latest, cutting edge gadget, this is the robot for you.
of this comes at a premium price.
Recommendation: With its high price tag and fancy shell, this robot is not something you want to enter into a robot fighting contest.
The rigors of fighting could scratch or break the fancy shell. This robot is better suited to those who want something to show off to
their friends. If you are the type of person who has to have the latest, cutting edge gadget, this is the robot for you.
Price vs. D.O.F.
Power vs. Speed
| Manoi PF01 |
Service Length and
Community Support
Community Support
The PF01 is one of the most expensive humanoid robots included in our survey. It is basically the
same as the Manoi AT01 when you look under the hood, with a few exceptions. First, the PF01
comes with an upgraded battery system using Lithium Polymer batteries. Second, the PF01 comes
with two gyros as standard equipment, so motions should be smoother and more human-like.
same as the Manoi AT01 when you look under the hood, with a few exceptions. First, the PF01
comes with an upgraded battery system using Lithium Polymer batteries. Second, the PF01 comes
with two gyros as standard equipment, so motions should be smoother and more human-like.
The PF01 uses the same servos as the AT01, which is top of the line for torque power, with a slight
decrease in speed performance.
decrease in speed performance.
The AT01 was released in early 2007, so it has a very short service length. Combine this with the
very high price tag, and that makes the user community rather small. To further complicate issues,
the software and manuals are NOT available in English.
very high price tag, and that makes the user community rather small. To further complicate issues,
the software and manuals are NOT available in English.
If the Manoi PF01 was an automobile, it would be a Lamborghini. It has the sexiest styling of any robot available, and that comes with a premium
price. You get the improved Lithium Polymer battery and 2 gyros included as standard equipment.
Recommendation: This robot was not meant for fighting, rather for showing off. The beautiful exterior shell will draw compliments from
everyone. However, the high price tag, lack of English support, and small user community make this robot reserved for experienced users only.
There are plenty of cheaper, easier to use alternatives for beginners.
price. You get the improved Lithium Polymer battery and 2 gyros included as standard equipment.
Recommendation: This robot was not meant for fighting, rather for showing off. The beautiful exterior shell will draw compliments from
everyone. However, the high price tag, lack of English support, and small user community make this robot reserved for experienced users only.
There are plenty of cheaper, easier to use alternatives for beginners.
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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.
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.
