Robot model

WABOT-1

World's first full-scale anthropomorphic robot (1973), developed at Waseda University.

Manufacturer: Waseda University Humanoid Lab
Form factor: humanoid
Maturity: research
Lifecycle: active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies WABOT-1, a humanoid by Waseda University Humanoid Lab (research). 1 source back the record.

Overview

World's first full-scale anthropomorphic robot (1973), developed at Waseda University. Could walk, grip objects, see, and communicate in Japanese.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Data & sources

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for WABOT-1. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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WABOT-1 on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Record createdAug 9, 2026
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Safety record

No incidents on record for WABOT-1.

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Sources (1)

https://humanoidindex.org/research/waseda-university

Common questions

What is WABOT-1?

World's first full-scale anthropomorphic robot (1973), developed at Waseda University. Could walk, grip objects, see, and communicate in Japanese.

How much does WABOT-1 cost?

WABOT-1's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for WABOT-1 from Waseda University Humanoid Lab. 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 WABOT-1 actually deployed in the real world?

WABOT-1 is at the research 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 WABOT-1?

WABOT-1 is made by Waseda University Humanoid Lab, based in Tokyo, Japan.

Can you buy WABOT-1?

WABOT-1 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.

What are alternatives to WABOT-1?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to WABOT-1 include Walker S2, Digit, Apollo, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled.

How does WABOT-1 compare to Walker S2?

WABOT-1 and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 17 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. WABOT-1 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is WABOT-1 a top humanoid?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, WABOT-1 ranks in roughly the top 80% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.

What is WABOT-1's maturity stage?

WABOT-1 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.

Where is WABOT-1 deployed?

No verified deployments of WABOT-1 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.

Is WABOT-1 safe?

WABOT-1 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.