Toyota Research Institute Human Support Robot — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Toyota Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Model | Human Support Robot |
| Year | 2015 |
| Category | Elderly Care, Social Service |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 37 kg |
| Dimensions | 60cm L × 52cm W × 135cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Ethernet, ROS |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- 5 DOF telescoping arm
- 1.2 kg manipulation payload
- Omnidirectional wheel base
- Suction gripper system
- ROS-compatible platform
- 70+ global research deployments
- MIT, Stanford, CMU deployed
What is it?
Toyota Human Support Robot (HSR) is a mobile manipulation research platform for home assistance and elderly care robotics research, deployed at over 70 research institutions globally.
Who is it for?
- University robotics research groups studying home assistance and manipulation
- Healthcare robotics researchers developing assistive technology
- Research institutions participating in Toyota's HSR research collaboration programme
- Scientists studying human-robot interaction in domestic environments
Key specs
- Height: 135 cm
- Weight: 37 kg
- Arm: 5 DOF, 1.2 kg payload, telescoping
- Drive: omnidirectional wheels
- Gripper: suction-based
- Platform: ROS, 70+ research deployments
How it compares
Vs PAL Robotics TIAGo: Both are research home assistance robots. HSR is Toyota's platform with deeper Japanese institutional backing; TIAGo is PAL Robotics' commercial research robot with broader EU research community adoption.
Limitations
- Research platform only — not commercially deployable
- 1.2 kg arm payload limits heavier manipulation tasks
- Suction gripper less versatile than multi-finger hands
- Long waiting list for research institution access
FAQ
How much does the Toyota Human Support Robot cost?
The TRI HSR is a research platform and is not commercially available for purchase. It is leased to research institutions through Toyota's research collaboration programme.
What does the Toyota Human Support Robot do?
The Human Support Robot is a mobile manipulation robot for home assistance research, capable of picking up objects from the floor, retrieving items from shelves, opening curtains, and assisting with daily living tasks.
What are the key specs of the Toyota HSR?
HSR is 135 cm tall, weighs 37 kg, has a telescoping arm with 5 degrees of freedom and 1.2 kg payload, omnidirectional wheel base, suction gripper, and runs on ROS.
Who uses the Toyota HSR?
The HSR is used by academic and corporate research institutions studying home assistance robotics, manipulation of everyday objects, and assistive technology for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals.
How widely is the Toyota HSR used in research?
The HSR is deployed at over 70 research institutions worldwide including MIT, Stanford, CMU, and major European and Japanese universities for assistive robotics research.