AIRo-2 vs FROG
Side-by-side comparison of AIRo-2 (Ritsumeikan University) and FROG (Institute of Automation) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIRo-2Japan
- FROG—
Year First Available
- AIRo-22015
- FROG2010
Verified Deployments
- AIRo-20 Deployments
- FROG0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIRo-2$190
- FROG$90,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIRo-20.3 hrs
- FROG12 hrs
Availability Status
- AIRo-2ACTIVE
- FROGACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- AIRo-216 kg
- FROG72 kg
Reach
- AIRo-2—
- FROG625 mm
Max Speed
- AIRo-20.1 m/s
- FROG1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- AIRo-2—
- FROGpartially autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $190 | $90,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 72 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 625 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | partially autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIRo-2 and FROG?
AIRo-2 is made by Ritsumeikan University, based in JP. FROG is made by Institute of Automation.
When were AIRo-2 and FROG launched?
AIRo-2 launched in 2015. FROG launched in 2010.
How much does AIRo-2 cost compared to FROG?
AIRo-2 is listed at $190. FROG is listed at $90,000.
How do AIRo-2 and FROG compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIRo-2 scores 56/100. FROG scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIRo-2 and FROG 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 AIRo-2 and FROG?
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 FROG 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.