AIRo-2 vs Autel Alpha
Side-by-side comparison of AIRo-2 (Ritsumeikan University) and Autel Alpha (Autel Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIRo-2Japan
- Autel AlphaChina
Year First Available
- AIRo-22015
- Autel Alpha2024
Verified Deployments
- AIRo-20 Deployments
- Autel Alpha0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIRo-2$190
- Autel Alpha$27,471
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIRo-20.3 hrs
- Autel Alpha0.7 hrs
Availability Status
- AIRo-2ACTIVE
- Autel AlphaACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $190 | $27,471 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIRo-2 and Autel Alpha?
AIRo-2 is made by Ritsumeikan University, based in JP. Autel Alpha is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN.
When were AIRo-2 and Autel Alpha launched?
AIRo-2 launched in 2015. Autel Alpha launched in 2024.
How much does AIRo-2 cost compared to Autel Alpha?
AIRo-2 is listed at $190. Autel Alpha is listed at $27,471.
How do AIRo-2 and Autel Alpha compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIRo-2 scores 56/100. Autel Alpha scores 64/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIRo-2 and Autel Alpha comparable?
AIRo-2 is categorized as Research; Autel Alpha as Aerial. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Aerial robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Aerial 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 AIRo-2 and Autel Alpha?
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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About this comparison
AIRo-2 vs Autel Alpha compares two robots in the research and aerial categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.