SoftBank Robotics
SoftBank Pepper
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$25,000
12h runtime · 20-axis
What problem does this solve?
Home and personal use.
Who is this for?
Mid-market operations teams with proven use cases looking to scale beyond manual processes.
BEST FOR
Home and personal use
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Humanoid social robot for retail, hospitality, and education. 120 cm tall, emotion recognition, multi-language. 25,000+ units deployed globally.
The SoftBank Pepper earns a RoboScore of 70.1/100, placing it in the solid tier for consumer and household robots. At $25,000 it sits in the professional segment, making it a reasonable choice for teams where ease of use and reliability is the priority. Key specs include 12 hours of battery life, and 20-axis articulation. SoftBank Robotics delivers a competent platform at this price point. Setup should be achievable without technical expertise.
Mid-market operations teams with proven ROI models and dedicated automation budgets. If ease of use and reliability is your primary decision criterion, the SoftBank Pepper deserves a place on your shortlist.
First-time buyers still evaluating whether automation makes sense for their workflow. If your requirements center on a different set of capabilities, compare alternatives in the consumer category before committing.
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Physical
| Weight Kg | 28 — Requires two people or a cart |
Performance
| Dof | 20 — Human-like dexterity — complex manipulation |
| Battery Hrs | 12 — Full shift operation without rechargingextended operation — full shift plus with charge to spare |
Intelligence
| Sensors | Cameras, microphones, sonar, laser, IMU |
Other
| Height Cm | 120 |
| Languages | 20 |
The Real Cost of Ownership
Purchase price is only 40-60% of the true cost. Here's the full picture.
Purchase Costs
MSRP
$25,000
CURRENT
$25,000
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$25,000
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
3mo
3-year net ROI
1100%
5-year savings
$475,000
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
Contact Vendor
Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the SoftBank Pepper, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$25,000
Est. Annual Maintenance
Est. $2,000–$3,000/year (8–12%)
5-Year Total
Requires pricing data
Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
SoftBank Robotics
Founded
EST. 2012(14 years)
Funding
Undisclosed
Employees
Undisclosed
HQ
JP
Vendor Health Score
Health score pending verification
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