ERICA vs Kuavo
Humanoid robot spec comparison — Ishiguro Lab (Osaka University) vs Leju Robotics.
Ishiguro Lab (Osaka University)
ERICA
40 / 100 Robo2u Score
The most human-like autonomous conversational research android, from Ishiguro Lab
Leju Robotics
Kuavo
80 / 100 Robo2u Score
Modular omnidirectional humanoid from Leju Robotics for industrial and research use
| Spec | ERICA | Kuavo |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Status | Research | Production |
| Height | 166 cm | 166 cm |
| Payload | — | 20 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 44 | 40 |
| Runtime | — | 480 min |
| Top speed | — | 1.28 m/s |
| Price | — | $50k |
| Robo2u Score | 40 | 80 |
Highlighted = better on that spec (lower is better for price and weight; newer for release). The Robo2u Score is a transparent composite — see the Humanoid Showdown for the full field.