Agile Justin vs The Flex Robotic System

Side-by-side comparison of Agile Justin (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) and The Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Agile JustinBB

The Flex Robotic SystemAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Agile JustinGermany
The Flex Robotic SystemUnited States

Year First Available

Agile Justin2012
The Flex Robotic System2014

Verified Deployments

Agile Justin0 Deployments
The Flex Robotic System0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Agile Justin1 hrs
The Flex Robotic System8 hrs

Availability Status

Agile JustinACTIVE
The Flex Robotic SystemACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Agile Justin15 kg
The Flex Robotic System10 kg

Reach

Agile Justin—
The Flex Robotic System1,400 mm

	Agile JustinresearchGerman Aerospace Center (DLR) BBRobo Index	The Flex Robotic SystemresearchMedrobotics AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2012	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	1 hrs	8 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	15 kg	10 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	1,400 mm

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Agile Justin	The Flex Robotic System
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Agile Justin, The Flex Robotic System have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Agile Justin and The Flex Robotic System?

Agile Justin is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE. The Flex Robotic System is made by Medrobotics, based in US.

When were Agile Justin and The Flex Robotic System launched?

Agile Justin launched in 2012. The Flex Robotic System launched in 2014.

How do Agile Justin and The Flex Robotic System compare on the Robo Index?

Agile Justin grades BB on the Robo Index. The Flex Robotic System grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Agile Justin and The Flex Robotic System in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Agile Justin and The Flex Robotic System?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.

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Agile Justin vs The Flex Robotic System compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.