CyberOne vs Kaleido 9: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2022)
Xiaomi vs Kawasaki Heavy Industries — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Kaleido 9 leads in higher payload. Overall, Kaleido 9 has an edge in 1 out of 1 compared categories.
CyberOne
Xiaomi
Kaleido 9
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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CyberOne Kaleido 9
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.PriceResearch platform, not for sale. Kawasaki roadmap: autonomous factory tasks ~2030, unstructured environments ~2040
177 cmHeight190 cm
52 kgWeight99 kg
21DOF—
1.5 kgPayload30 kg
—Runtime—
—Speed—
—StairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Xiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chipComputeProprietary
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
Kaleido 9
Pros
- High rated payload (30 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
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
Frequently asked questions
How do CyberOne and Kaleido 9 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.. Kaleido 9: Research platform, not for sale. Kawasaki roadmap: autonomous factory tasks ~2030, unstructured environments ~2040.
Which has higher payload: CyberOne or Kaleido 9?
Kaleido 9 rates a higher payload at 30 kg vs 1.5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Does CyberOne or Kaleido 9 use LiDAR?
Kaleido 9 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; CyberOne does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2022
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