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Score breakdown
Each pillar is scored 0–100 from published specs, then weighted into the HMX. Compare it only with other humanoid robots — each category uses its own reference scales. See the full methodology →
Notable
An experimental disaster-response humanoid robot designed by Honda to climb vertical ladders, navigate stairs, and crawl through hazardous industrial plant environments.
Specifications
Evidence is attached to each value. Robot-wide source links do not verify every field. A source about an older value cannot support the current specification.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
unverified · 0 evidence records
Declared shared origins are grouped. Distinct domains and unclassified origins do not establish independent evidence.
No field-specific evidence recorded. This value is unverified at field level.
Honda E2-DR in context: rank, rivals and specs
Compare with KAIST Humanoid v0.5 →Honda E2-DR is a humanoid robot from Honda in Japan, and it is a research platform. It scores 32.9 on the Humanoid Metric, ranking 143rd of 172.
On the leaderboard it sits between KAIST Humanoid v0.5 (HMX 33.0) and Engineered Arts Mesmer (HMX 32.4).
Against the 172 humanoid robots ranked, its clearest strength is hardware & engineering (63.7 against a median of 56.9) and its clearest weakness is commercial readiness & deployment (10.0 against 64.5).
By the published specifications, it runs shorter per charge than 91% of the 70 other humanoid robots publishing a runtime (1.5 h) and is heavier than 82% of the 124 other humanoid robots publishing a weight (85 kg).
On autonomy, it is remotely operated in its public demonstrations, which the index caps low however capable the hardware. No deployment is on record.
Its specifications carry a low-confidence grade from 3 cited sources, as of 2026-09-14.
Task evidence
Task capability is not inferred from hardware specifications or general autonomy labels. Find robots for a task →
No task-specific evidence recorded. Capability remains unknown.
Sources · robot-level references, as of 2026-09-14
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336713299_The_Experimental_Humanoid_Robot_E2-DR_A_Design_for_Inspection_and_Disaster_Response_in_Industrial_Environments
- https://www.engadget.com/2017-10-03-hondas-disaster-recovery-robot-can-climb-ladders.html
- https://www.techspot.com/news/71253-honda-shows-off-disaster-recovery-robot.html
Machine-readable: HIS Layer 0 manifest at /robot/honda-e2-dr/manifest.json, with a free API key · what's this?
Frequently asked questions about the Honda E2-DR
How much does the Honda E2-DR cost?
Honda has not published a price for the Honda E2-DR, and none is estimated here.
What are the Honda E2-DR's specs?
Published specifications: runtime 1.5 h, degrees of freedom 33, degrees of freedom per hand 2, height 168 cm, weight 85 kg. Not published: payload and speed.
Is the Honda E2-DR autonomous?
The Honda E2-DR is remotely operated in its public demonstrations, which the index caps low however capable the hardware. The grade reflects demonstrations, not marketing claims.
How does the Honda E2-DR compare to the KAIST Humanoid v0.5?
On the HMX, the Honda E2-DR scores 32.9 and the KAIST Humanoid v0.5 33.0. The Honda E2-DR leads on manipulation & dexterity, mobility & locomotion, hardware & engineering and ecosystem & viability; the KAIST Humanoid v0.5 leads on autonomy & intelligence.
Who makes the Honda E2-DR?
The Honda E2-DR is made by Honda, in Japan.
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- New model New model: Honda E2-DR (Honda) (confirmed facts only) 2026-09-21T05:12:27+00:00 · by agent-regrade