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The Toyota T-HR3 is a full-size humanoid research platform built to demonstrate remote teleoperation, whole-body force feedback, balance control, walking, and human-avatar robotics.

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Payload
Not publicly specified
Max Speed
Not publicly specified
Runtime
Not publicly specified
Navigation
Wearable teleoperation
Environment
Indoor research spaces
Best For
Whole-body teleoperation

OVERVIEW

The Toyota T-HR3 is a full-size humanoid research platform developed to demonstrate remote teleoperation, whole-body force feedback, balance control, walking, and human-avatar robotics.

Introduced in 2017, the robot stands approximately 154 cm tall, weighs about 75 kg, and uses 32 body axes plus ten finger axes.

Its Master Maneuvering System transfers an operator’s movements to the robot while returning force and contact information through wearable controls, enabling remote interaction and manipulation research.

T-HR3 remains a research demonstrator for force-feedback teleoperation and human-avatar robotics rather than a deployable commercial humanoid, with its main value lying in the control concepts and interaction methods it demonstrated.

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APPLICATIONS AND USE CASE FIT

Cleaning
Warehouse transport
Material handling
Inspection
Security / patrol
Delivery / service runs
Palletizing / stacking
Pick and place / sorting
Welding / fabrication
Manufacturing automation
Human interaction / service
Home / personal use

KEY FEATURES

Whole-body teleoperation

Master controls transfer an operator's arms, hands, torso, head, and leg movement.

Force feedback

Operator receives contact and environmental forces through the control system.

32 body axes

Highly articulated humanoid body supports walking, balance, and manipulation research.

Ten finger axes

Articulated fingers support remote grasping and object-interaction experiments.

Balance control

Flexible joint and whole-body control help maintain stability during teleoperation.

Toyota research platform

Demonstrates avatar robotics but is not offered as a commercial product.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Teleoperated humanoid research robot

Main purpose

Whole-body teleoperation

Operating environment

Indoor research spaces

Deployment

Toyota research prototype; no public ordering channel

Payload / load capacity

Not publicly specified

Reach

Not publicly specified

Mobility

Bipedal walking under whole-body remote control

Manipulation

Torque-controlled arms and 10 articulated fingers with force feedback

Max speed

Not publicly specified

Runtime

Not publicly specified

Power source

Electric motors; supply not published

Navigation / control

Wearable teleoperation

Sensors

Joint torque sensors

Dimensions

1,540 mm high

Weight

75 kg

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Toyota City, Aichi, Japan
Partner robots are not generally available for commercial shipping
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Toyota T-HR3 cost? +

The Toyota T-HR3 price has never been published as a customer price because T-HR3 is a Toyota research and demonstration platform. The robot, Master Maneuvering System and research infrastructure were not packaged into an external sales product. A public number, when one exists, is not always the final delivered and usable cost. Buyers may also need to account for shipping, taxes, customs, software, batteries, controllers, installation, training, warranty, spare parts, local support and application integration.

Before comparing offers, confirm the exact model or condition, commercial status, included hardware, software rights, delivery terms and after-sales process. The better buying question is: what is included, what is excluded, and who supports the robot after delivery?

You can request Toyota T-HR3 pricing, availability or an alternative comparison through Anton Robots before committing. Professional buyers should request written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, import, research programme, or deployment.

Where can I buy the Toyota T-HR3? +

You cannot currently buy Toyota T-HR3 through a normal commercial channel, but Anton Robots can help compare available teleoperation and humanoid platforms. Anton Robots helps buyers verify the real commercial route, compare legitimate packages, understand what is included and decide whether the Toyota T-HR3 is appropriate for the intended use case. Toyota introduced T-HR3 as a research robot and later demonstrated updated remote-control capabilities rather than announcing public sales.

Before buying, commissioning or importing a unit, confirm the exact version, regional availability, included hardware, software access, shipping, taxes, warranty, spare parts and technical support. A product page, research announcement or marketplace listing does not always mean that a robot is available for immediate commercial purchase. Professional buyers should compare the complete operational package and support route rather than only the lowest displayed price.

To start, request Toyota T-HR3 buying or sourcing guidance through Anton Robots.

Where can I find a Toyota T-HR3 for sale? +

There is no verified authorised channel offering a new Toyota T-HR3 for sale. Finding a Toyota T-HR3 for sale is only the first step. Buyers should verify whether the offer is current, new, used, refurbished, demonstration-only, research-restricted, subject to qualification or unsupported outside its original programme. A model, exhibit or speculative listing should not be confused with an operational Toyota robot, control system, software and support package.

A useful comparison should cover the exact generation, included equipment, software licences, delivery country, expected lead time, warranty, replacement parts and who provides support after delivery. Avoid treating a third-party listing as proof of manufacturer support or legal access to proprietary software.

If you are looking for a Toyota T-HR3 and want help checking the offer, contact Anton Robots. We can also compare it with other robots in the same category.

Can I get a quote for the Toyota T-HR3? +

Toyota does not provide a public purchase quote for T-HR3, but you can request a commercial alternative comparison through Anton Robots. A useful quote or commercial review should identify the exact version, ownership or programme structure, included equipment, software, accessories, shipping assumptions, taxes or import notes, warranty, delivery estimate, training and available support. The alternative proposal should define teleoperation, force feedback, mobility, hands, latency, payload, safety, network and research requirements.

Buyers should provide the destination country, intended application, operating environment, required delivery date and any integration needs. That information helps determine whether the robot is commercially obtainable and whether the proposed package is technically suitable. The proposal should also state who commissions the system and what happens if the robot cannot meet the intended workflow.

Anton Robots can help compare the Toyota T-HR3 against other relevant robots.

What is included when you buy or deploy the Toyota T-HR3? +

A typical Toyota T-HR3 package or deployment would require the humanoid robot, Master Maneuvering System, wearable controls, computing, communications, force-feedback software and research support. The exact contents vary by seller, programme, configuration, product condition and country, so buyers should request a written packing and service list:

  • Toyota T-HR3 humanoid research robot
  • Master Maneuvering System
  • Wearable arm, hand, head and leg controls
  • Force-feedback and torque-control hardware
  • Computing, networking and teleoperation software
  • Battery, charging and operator equipment
  • Research documentation and safety systems
  • Maintenance, training and engineering support

Toyota has not offered these elements as a customer-ready commercial package. Hardware, software and support are often separated in robotics purchases. A low advertised price may exclude the charger, controller, compute, software, spare battery, installation, training or warranty handling required for practical use. For business, education and research buyers, the complete operational package is more important than the headline price.

You can request an itemised Toyota T-HR3 offer or availability review through Anton Robots before committing.

Is Toyota T-HR3 available to buy? +

No, Toyota T-HR3 is not offered through a public commercial sales programme. Toyota introduced it as a third-generation humanoid research platform and has used it to demonstrate teleoperation and avatar robotics. The practical result depends on the exact configuration, software, environment, accessories and operator workflow rather than the headline specification alone. A research demonstration does not establish price, production, delivery, SDK, spare parts or customer support.

Before buying or deploying the robot, verify an official order programme, customer contract, delivery commitment, software licence, warranty and support. A proper evaluation should use the real tasks, objects, routes, users or research conditions instead of relying only on a stage demonstration. Choose a commercially supported alternative for a real project.

You can request Toyota T-HR3 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete package or a commercially available alternative.

How large and articulated is Toyota T-HR3? +

T-HR3 is approximately 154 cm tall, weighs about 75 kg and uses 32 body axes plus ten finger axes. The articulated body supports walking, posture, arm movement, hand control and whole-body teleoperation. The practical result depends on the exact configuration, software, environment, accessories and operator workflow rather than the headline specification alone. Joint count and human-like size do not indicate payload, runtime, repeatability, fall resistance or safe operation.

Before buying or deploying the robot, verify complete kinematics, mass distribution, hands, battery, operating zone, fall protection and recovery. A proper evaluation should use the real tasks, objects, routes, users or research conditions instead of relying only on a stage demonstration. Treat the published dimensions as research-platform specifications.

You can request Toyota T-HR3 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete package or a commercially available alternative.

How does the Toyota T-HR3 Master Maneuvering System work? +

The Master Maneuvering System maps an operator’s movements to the humanoid. Wearable controls track arms, hands, torso, head and legs while the robot follows the motion and returns force information. The practical result depends on the exact configuration, software, environment, accessories and operator workflow rather than the headline specification alone. Operator motion is filtered by robot limits, network latency, balance control and safety, so it is not a perfect one-to-one human replica.

Before buying or deploying the robot, verify tracking, calibration, communication, force scaling, latency, emergency stops, operator fatigue and training. A proper evaluation should use the real tasks, objects, routes, users or research conditions instead of relying only on a stage demonstration. The system is designed for controlled remote-operation research.

You can request Toyota T-HR3 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete package or a commercially available alternative.

Does Toyota T-HR3 provide force feedback? +

Yes, force feedback is a defining T-HR3 research capability. The operator can feel interaction forces through the master controls, helping judge contact while manipulating objects remotely. The practical result depends on the exact configuration, software, environment, accessories and operator workflow rather than the headline specification alone. Force feedback can become unstable or misleading when latency, calibration, saturation or unexpected contact occurs.

Before buying or deploying the robot, verify force range, update rate, network, control stability, protective limits, object risk and operator supervision. A proper evaluation should use the real tasks, objects, routes, users or research conditions instead of relying only on a stage demonstration. Commercial alternatives should demonstrate the complete bilateral-control loop, not only remote video.

You can request Toyota T-HR3 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete package or a commercially available alternative.

Can Toyota T-HR3 walk and balance autonomously? +

T-HR3 uses whole-body coordination and flexible joint control to maintain balance while walking and being teleoperated. Toyota developed the platform to support natural movement and remote human-avatar operation. The practical result depends on the exact configuration, software, environment, accessories and operator workflow rather than the headline specification alone. Public demonstrations do not establish autonomous navigation, outdoor terrain performance, continuous runtime or unsupervised reliability.

Before buying or deploying the robot, verify surface, speed, slope, stopping, falls, operator input, network loss, recovery and protective area. A proper evaluation should use the real tasks, objects, routes, users or research conditions instead of relying only on a stage demonstration. It remains a controlled research humanoid rather than a deployable autonomous worker.

You can request Toyota T-HR3 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete package or a commercially available alternative.

Can Toyota T-HR3 manipulate objects remotely? +

Yes, the robot was designed for remote hand and arm manipulation with operator force feedback. Its articulated fingers and mapped upper-body motion allow an operator to reach, grasp and interact with selected objects. The practical result depends on the exact configuration, software, environment, accessories and operator workflow rather than the headline specification alone. Public examples do not provide a customer payload, repeatability, grasp-success or production-cycle specification.

Before buying or deploying the robot, verify object mass, shape, fragility, grip, reach, force limits, latency, dropped-object risk and failure recovery. A proper evaluation should use the real tasks, objects, routes, users or research conditions instead of relying only on a stage demonstration. Use it as a teleoperation research benchmark, not an industrial performance claim.

You can request Toyota T-HR3 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete package or a commercially available alternative.

What commercial robots are alternatives to Toyota T-HR3? +

Relevant alternatives include commercial humanoids with teleoperation, dexterous hands or remote-presence capability. Unitree, UBTECH and specialist teleoperation platforms offer different combinations of mobility, hands, SDK access and enterprise support. The practical result depends on the exact configuration, software, environment, accessories and operator workflow rather than the headline specification alone. No product duplicates Toyota’s master system exactly, and force feedback, payload, latency and safety vary widely.

Before buying or deploying the robot, verify commercial availability, control method, hands, payload, network, SDK, support country, warranty and task acceptance. A proper evaluation should use the real tasks, objects, routes, users or research conditions instead of relying only on a stage demonstration. Anton Robots can shortlist obtainable platforms around the required remote task.

You can request Toyota T-HR3 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete package or a commercially available alternative.

Can the Toyota T-HR3 be shipped or deployed internationally? +

No. Toyota T-HR3 is not available for international commercial shipment. Delivery or deployment depends on the destination country, commercial status, export controls, freight method, battery rules, customs, regional certifications and local service coverage. Public appearances have been Toyota research demonstrations rather than externally deployable customer programmes.

Before ordering, ask who acts as importer of record, whether software and warranty remain valid in the destination country and whether installation requires an approved local partner. Buyers should also confirm package dimensions, battery documentation, insurance, damage procedures, data-hosting requirements and any end-use restrictions. A robot that can physically be transported is not necessarily supported, activatable or legally deployable in every market.

You can request international availability for the Toyota T-HR3 through Anton Robots so the complete route can be checked. Professional buyers should request written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, import, research programme, or deployment.

Is the Toyota T-HR3 in stock and how long does delivery take? +

Toyota T-HR3 availability and delivery time can change according to production, regional inventory, programme eligibility, configuration and current demand. There is no public inventory, order page, production allocation or delivery schedule for external buyers. A robot appearing in a video, research paper or online listing should not automatically be treated as stocked and ready to ship.

Before committing to a project date, ask whether the order is confirmed or only an expression of interest, what equipment and software are available and when the complete package can be delivered and commissioned. Lead time can also be affected by export review, freight, customs, battery transport, software activation, site preparation and training.

You can request current Toyota T-HR3 availability through Anton Robots. Professional buyers should request written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, import, research programme, or deployment.

What warranty and support should I check for the Toyota T-HR3? +

Before buying or deploying the Toyota T-HR3, check the warranty or support term, covered components, exclusions, service territory, repair process, software entitlement, spare-parts availability and who provides technical help. External warranty, spare-parts, software and field-support terms do not exist because T-HR3 has not been commercialised. Ask these questions:

  • How long is the hardware warranty or programme support commitment?
  • Who handles diagnostics, repairs and replacement parts?
  • Are batteries, joints, sensors, computers and accessories covered?
  • Is software updating, developer support or training included?
  • What happens if the robot cannot be activated or repaired locally?
  • How long will parts, applications and documentation remain available?

For a prototype, research platform or legacy robot, lifecycle support should be a primary buying criterion. Contact Anton Robots to review the package before purchase or deployment. Professional buyers should request written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, import, research programme, or deployment.

Is the Toyota T-HR3 worth buying or deploying? +

The Toyota T-HR3 is worth considering if you are studying advanced whole-body teleoperation, force feedback or Toyota’s avatar-robot research. Its strongest value comes from its Master Maneuvering System, operator force feedback, articulated fingers, humanoid balance and remote motion transfer.

However, it is only a good choice when the use case matches the robot’s maturity, commercial status, regional availability and operating limits. It is not commercially obtainable and cannot be planned as hardware for a customer deployment. Buyers should compare complete ownership cost, software access, support, expected lifetime and alternatives that may perform the same task with less risk. For a business or research project, define a measurable outcome before committing rather than purchasing only for novelty or visual impact.

Compare other robots in the same category and request application advice through Anton Robots.

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