# HL Human (Prototype N): Highlanders Inc humanoid robot

Canonical ID: `7f5bf118-231e-402b-8ae0-db63cd646fb1`

- **Slug:** highlanders-hl-human
- **Form factor:** humanoid ([Humanoids](/humanoids))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is HL Human (Prototype N)?

General-purpose humanoid robot designed for factory work. 1.4m tall with 19 degrees of freedom, 3kg payload, 3km/h walking speed, 3D stereo cameras, LiDAR, and Vision-Language-Action capability. Five-fingered hands enable use of existing tools and workstations without factory modification.

### How much does HL Human (Prototype N) cost?

HL Human (Prototype N)'s price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for HL Human (Prototype N) from Highlanders Inc. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

### Is HL Human (Prototype N) actually deployed in the real world?

HL Human (Prototype N) is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.

### Who makes HL Human (Prototype N)?

HL Human (Prototype N) is made by Highlanders Inc, based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2023.

### Can you buy HL Human (Prototype N)?

HL Human (Prototype N) is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

### What are alternatives to HL Human (Prototype N)?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to HL Human (Prototype N) include Digit, Walker S2, Apollo, Digit v5.

### How does HL Human (Prototype N) compare to Digit?

HL Human (Prototype N) and Digit (Agility Robotics · 8 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. HL Human (Prototype N) has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

### What is HL Human (Prototype N)'s maturity stage?

HL Human (Prototype N) is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.

### Where is HL Human (Prototype N) deployed?

No verified deployments of HL Human (Prototype N) are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.


## Sources (2)

1. **Highlanders Official Website** · https://www.highlanders.ai/
2. **Robot AI Geek** · https://www.robotaigeek.com/news/mitsubishi-motors-bets-on-humanoid-robots-to-rescue-japans-factories

## The verified answers

- [Which humanoid robots can you actually buy in 2026?](/which-humanoid-robots-can-you-actually-buy.md)
- [Humanoid robot prices: every verified figure](/humanoid-robot-prices.md)
- [Humanoid robot autonomy: verified vs claimed](/humanoid-robot-autonomy-verified.md)

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