Cinnamon 1
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Cinnamon 1 is a next-generation mass-produced bipedal humanoid robot developed by Donut Robotics, designed for noisy industrial environments like construction sites and factories. It features autonomous AI powered by a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) system, enabling it to interpret visual, linguistic, and contextual cues to perform tasks independently. A standout capability is its world-first "Silent Gesture Control," allowing operators to command the robot via hand gestures instead of voice, ensuring functionality in high-decibel settings. Built on an OEM platform with custom AI integration, Cinnamon 1 aims to replace human labor in security, light manufacturing, and customer service roles, with domestic Japanese production planned for future iterations.
No public way to buy it as of Nov 2026.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
Cinnamon 1 is a humanoid robot made by Donut Robotics in Japan, launched in 2025 and built for factory assembly, construction site monitoring, and retail security. Its estimated price is $15,000 - $30,000. Featured in “Japanese Humanoid Robots in 2026: Every Major Model Compared”.
- Dimensions
- 170 x 45 x 35 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Mobility
- Legged (bipedal walking
- Top speed
- 4.5 km/h (1.25 m/s)
- Handles
- Tools, packages, precision instruments, people interaction
- Battery runtime
- 4 hours
- Charging time
- 2 hours
- Sensors
- RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, IMU, gyroscope, force sensors, temperature sensors
- Operating environment
- Indoor, outdoor (limited)
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Donut Robotics announces a capital and business alliance with MBS Corporation to bring its humanoids into Japan's construction industry and build a domestic VLA data center.
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Cinnamon 1 vs Unitree H2, CASBOT 01, Green and Optimus Gen 3
Cinnamon 1 overlaps with these alternatives on Assembly and production and Construction. Cinnamon 1 leads this group on runtime but trails on max speed and weight.
Industries and capabilities are tags, not scores: a tick means the robot is listed for it. Green marks the best figure in a row (highest max speed and runtime; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | Cinnamon 1Donut Robotics | Unitree H2Unitree Robotics | CASBOT 01CASBOT | GreenSberbank | Optimus Gen 3Tesla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | |||||
| Assembly and production | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Construction | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hospitality | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Industrial automation | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Capabilities | |||||
| Fine motor control | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Grasping | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Human-environment interaction | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Object manipulation | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Max Speed | 1.25 m/s | 2 m/s | 1.39 m/s | 0.9 m/s | 1.39–2.22 m/s |
| Runtime | 4 h | 3 h | 4 h | — | 10–12 h |
| Weight | 70 kg | 70 kg | 60 kg | 75 kg | 57 kg |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Notes such as conditions or alternate figures are left out and values are shown in common units; open each page for the full specs. Browse all Humanoid Robots
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Q1. What is Cinnamon 1, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Cinnamon 1 is a next-generation mass-produced bipedal humanoid robot by Tokyo-based Donut Robotics, designed to assist humans in industrial, security, and service roles where speed, safety, and intuitive control are critical.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Cinnamon 1?
The robot features a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) AI stack for autonomous behavior and the world's first "Silent Gesture Control" enabling operation via gestures in noisy environments like factories.
Q3. Who is Cinnamon 1 built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
It is initially intended for construction sites and factories, with capabilities for in-store patrol, shoplifting prevention, customer service, and translation, targeting major companies in industrial and service sectors.
Q4. Is Cinnamon 1 a commercial product or still a research prototype?
Cinnamon 1 is a mass-produced commercial humanoid robot, representing a significant evolution from the company's earlier simpler communication robots used in airports and care facilities.
Q5. Is Cinnamon 1 currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
The robot has been introduced to major companies, with the company aiming to deploy it at real worksites by the end of 2026, though specific shipping timelines depend on distributor fulfillment.
Q6. How does Cinnamon 1 actually work in real-world environments?
Using advanced computer vision and a VLA AI stack, it coordinates naturally with human coworkers by understanding human gestures in settings too loud for voice interactions like construction sites.
Q7. When was Cinnamon 1 announced or officially launched?
Donut Robotics unveiled Cinnamon 1 in 2025, marking a major step in gesture-controlled robotics and the first mass-produced bipedal humanoid from a Japanese brand.
Q8. How is Cinnamon 1 different from other robots in the same category?
It is distinguished by its "Silent Gesture Control" technology and VLA AI for autonomous behavior, positioning it as a practical workplace alternative rather than just a communication device.
Q9. Does Cinnamon 1 require additional development or customization after purchase?
The robot is engineered for practical workplace integration using commercially available components, though the company plans to move toward full domestic Japanese production for future iterations.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Cinnamon 1?
The company has announced plans to expand availability from early commercial deployments toward broader household adoption and aims to deploy the robots at real worksites by the end of 2026.
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