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Highlanders · Japan · unveiled 2026
prototype
supervised-autonomy
electric
data confidence: high
Score breakdown
Autonomy & Intelligence · 25%70.0
Manipulation & Dexterity · 20%41.3
Mobility & Locomotion · 15%0.0
Hardware & Engineering · 15%56.9
Commercial Readiness & Deployment · 15%33.0
Ecosystem & Viability · 10%0.0
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Notable
1.4m humanoid optimized for dexterity over strength; centerpiece of the first automaker/humanoid-developer mass-production agreement in Japan.
Deployments & partners
- Mitsubishi Motors Kyoto engine plant, planned from 2027, targeting 1,000 units/month
Specifications
Height
140.0 cm
Weight
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Payload
3.0 kg
Walking speed
—
Runtime
—
Battery
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Total DoF
—
Hand DoF (per hand)
—
Dexterous hands
Yes
Actuation
electric
Form factor
bipedal
Onboard compute
Latest-generation GPU (onboard)
AI model
Deep neural network whole-body control ('Physical AI'), ~100Hz update rate
Indicative price
undisclosed
Company valuation
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Sources · cross-checked, as of 2026-07
- https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsroom/newsrelease/2026/20260709_1.html
- https://www.autonews.com/mitsubishi/an-mitsubishi-humanoid-robot-workers-highlanders-japan-0709/
- https://finance.biggo.com/news/f3a8bf04-888a-4f07-90b5-5cf2e59737a2
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