MenteeBot V3 vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Mentee Robotics vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
MenteeBot V3 leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while ASIMO leads in more DOF, faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
MenteeBot V3
Mentee Robotics
ASIMO
Honda
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MenteeBot V3 ASIMO
Specifications
No official price; a ~$35,000 consumer figure has been reported but never confirmed by the makerPriceNever sold commercially
175 cmHeight130 cm
70 kgWeight48 kg
40DOF57
25 kgPayload1 kg
4hRuntime1h
1.5 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
2x NVIDIA Jetson AGX OrinComputeProprietary Honda embedded systems
Pros and cons at a glance
MenteeBot V3
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
ASIMO
Pros
- 57 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Discontinued by the manufacturer
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
How do MenteeBot V3 and ASIMO compare on price?
MenteeBot V3: No official price; a ~$35,000 consumer figure has been reported but never confirmed by the maker. ASIMO: Never sold commercially.
Which has higher payload: MenteeBot V3 or ASIMO?
MenteeBot V3 rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 1 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is MenteeBot V3 or ASIMO actually available to buy?
MenteeBot V3 is in active development without commercial availability. ASIMO has been discontinued. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2023
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