CyberOne vs ASIMO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2022)
Xiaomi vs Honda — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
CyberOne leads in higher payload, while ASIMO leads in more DOF. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
CyberOne
Xiaomi
ASIMO
Honda
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CyberOne ASIMO
Specifications
Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.PriceNever sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026)
177 cmHeight130 cm
52 kgWeight48 kg
21DOF57
1.5 kgPayload1 kg
—Runtime1h
—Speed2.5 m/s
—StairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Xiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chipComputeProprietary Honda embedded systems
Pros and cons at a glance
CyberOne
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks 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 CyberOne and ASIMO compare on price?
CyberOne: Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.. ASIMO: Never sold commercially; program ended 2022. Honda's follow-on R&D is the teleoperated Avatar Robot with a 16-joint multi-fingered hand (Humanoids Summit Tokyo, May 2026).
Which has higher payload: CyberOne or ASIMO?
CyberOne rates a higher payload at 1.5 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 CyberOne or ASIMO actually available to buy?
CyberOne 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: 2022