AIRo vs Petman
Side-by-side comparison of AIRo (Ritsumeikan University) and Petman (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AIRoJapan
- PetmanUnited States
Year First Available
- AIRo2018
- Petman2009
Verified Deployments
- AIRo0 Deployments
- Petman0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AIRo$190
- PetmanContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AIRo0.3 hrs
- Petman—
Availability Status
- AIRoACTIVE
- PetmanACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- AIRo16 kg
- Petman50 kg
Max Speed
- AIRo0.1 m/s
- Petman1.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- AIRo—
- Petmanpartially autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $190 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 50 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 1.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | partially autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes AIRo and Petman?
AIRo is made by Ritsumeikan University, based in JP. Petman is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
When were AIRo and Petman launched?
AIRo launched in 2018. Petman launched in 2009.
How do AIRo and Petman compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AIRo scores 56/100. Petman scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AIRo and Petman 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 and Petman?
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 vs Petman 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.