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 (demo only)PriceNever sold commercially
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 (demo only). ASIMO: Never sold commercially.
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