Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesJapanKawasaki Kaleido 9
Kawasaki Kaleido 9 is a 190 cm, 99 kg bipedal industrial humanoid prototype, publicly unveiled at iREX 2025 and still in the testing phase.
- Height
- 190cm6′3″Source
- Weight
- 99kg218 lbSource
- Payload
- 30kg66 lbSource
- Runtime
- 3h180 minSource
- Degrees of freedom
- Not disclosed
- Top speed
- 5m/s18 km/hSource
1 real photosKawasaki Kaleido 9 videos
official and independent footageHow big is Kawasaki Kaleido 9?
Kawasaki Kaleido 9 stands 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) and weighs 99 kg (218 lb), 15 cm taller than a 175 cm adult.
Kawasaki Kaleido 9 specs
official and sourced figures| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)source |
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb)source |
| Payload | 30 kg (66 lb)source |
| Runtime | 3 hsource |
| Degrees of freedom | Not disclosed |
| Hand DoF | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | 5 m/s (18 km/h)source |
| Hands | No detailed hand specifications were found. A disaster rescue demonstration description mentions 'shiny fingers' and gently picking up a toy cat, but hand DoF or tactile capabilities are not disclosed. |
| Sensors | enhanced stereo cameras, LiDAR |
| Compute | No onboard compute was specified in the reviewed sources. The robot supports Ethernet and WiFi for operational connections. |
Price and availability
from evidence packWhat the Kawasaki Kaleido 9 can do
evidence by capability dimensionHumanoid.guide rates Manipulation 1 out of 5 and confirms sorting goods as an early applied handling capability. A disaster rescue demonstration description says the robot gently picked up a toy cat and handed it to an MC.
Current autonomy is not demonstrated in the reviewed text. Humanoid.guide lists VR headset teleoperation as an operational connection. Ground News reports Kawasaki plans to use Noetra's physical AI to make Kaleido fully autonomous, targeting industrial deployment as early as 2030.
Humanoid.guide lists speeds up to 5 km/h, confirmed walking stairs, and reinforced waist and leg joints for improved balance recovery.
Humanoid.guide states enhanced stereo cameras and LiDAR support three-dimensional mapping.
Kawasaki's official iREX concept mentions AI, autonomous mobility, voice interaction, and remote operation. A Kawasaki employee article describes a future where Kaleido can engage in conversation while doing heavy labor in an elderly care facility.
Humanoid.guide lists up to 3 hours per charge. No hardware failure rates, continuous operation data, or reliability benchmarks were found.
Kaleido 9 is 190 cm tall and 99 kg, with a magnesium alloy skeleton and reinforced waist and leg joints. Disaster response and demanding industrial environments are the intended use cases.
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Official Kawasaki event page confirms first public unveiling at iREX 2025.
- Humanoid.guide lists core specs: 190 cm, 99 kg, 30 kg payload, up to 5 km/h, 3 hours runtime.
- Disaster rescue demonstration description includes gentle toy cat pick-up, suggesting basic manipulation.
- Kawasaki has a long-term vision for humanoid collaboration and a future physical AI autonomy plan.
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- Humanoid.guide and Robot Overflow conflict on payload (30 kg vs 18 kg), speed (5 km/h vs not published), runtime (3 h vs not pu...
- No current autonomous demo or disclosure of teleoperation status in most sources.
- No named customer, deployment, or field test.
- No price, DoF, battery capacity, or compute specs.
About the Kawasaki Kaleido 9
summary from sourced evidenceKawasaki Kaleido 9 is a 190 cm, 99 kg bipedal industrial humanoid prototype, publicly unveiled at iREX 2025 and still in the testing phase. Humanoid.guide lists a stated 30 kg payload, up to 5 km/h speed, and up to 3 hours runtime, but Robot Overflow conflicts on several specs and says Kawasaki has not published official battery or speed figures. A textual disaster rescue description says it gently picked up a toy cat, and Humanoid.guide confirms walking stairs and sorting goods as capabilities, with low manipulation and navigation scores. Current autonomy is not demonstrated; VR headset teleoperation is listed, and Ground News reports a 2030 plan for full autonomy using Noetra physical AI. The robot is not for sale and has no commercial deployment or named customer
Evidence log
tiered public claimsKawasaki Kaleido 9 alternatives
all alternatives →| Robot | Status | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | Not public | ||
| Pilot | Target $50,000 | ||
| Pilot | Not public | ||
| Commercial deployment | Not public | ||
| Purchasable | From CN¥180,000 | ||
| Pilot | Reported $150,000 |
Kawasaki Kaleido 9 FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Kawasaki Kaleido 9 cost?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has not published a price for the Kawasaki Kaleido 9. It is not offered for sale to the public.
Can you buy the Kawasaki Kaleido 9?
No. The Kawasaki Kaleido 9 is not sold to the public.
How tall is the Kawasaki Kaleido 9?
The Kawasaki Kaleido 9 is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall according to Kawasaki Heavy Industries's published specs.
How much does the Kawasaki Kaleido 9 weigh?
It weighs 99 kg (218 lb) according to official specs.
How long does the Kawasaki Kaleido 9 battery last?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries lists a runtime of about 3 h per charge. This is a company figure, not an independent test.
Who makes the Kawasaki Kaleido 9?
The Kawasaki Kaleido 9 is made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, based in Japan.
Is the Kawasaki Kaleido 9 autonomous or teleoperated?
Public demos of the Kawasaki Kaleido 9 are marked "unknown" in our evidence review. Treat promotional footage as unverified unless the company states how it was controlled.
Sources
12 references- Welcome, Kaleido 9! - Humanoid.guide · Humanoid.guide
- International Robot Exhibition (iREX2025) | Industrial Robots by Kawasaki Robotics · Kawasaki Robotics
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- Kawasaki Bets on Physical AI to Make Kaleido Humanoid Fully Autonomous · Ground News
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