Aqua Jelly vs Aqua2
Side-by-side comparison of Aqua Jelly (Festo) and Aqua2 (Independent Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Aqua JellyGermany
- Aqua2Canada
Year First Available
- Aqua Jelly2008
- Aqua22010
Verified Deployments
- Aqua Jelly—
- Aqua21 Deployment
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aqua JellyResearch platform
- Aqua2$60,000–$110,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aqua Jelly—
- Aqua25 hrs
Availability Status
- Aqua JellyACTIVE
- Aqua2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Aqua Jelly—
- Aqua225 kg
Max Speed
- Aqua Jelly—
- Aqua25 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Aqua Jelly—
- Aqua2semi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments (values differ) | — | 1 Deployment |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $60,000–$110,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 25 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Aqua Jelly | Aqua2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $85,000 |
| Payback period | — | 20.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $165,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +194% |
Aqua Jelly has 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 Aqua Jelly and Aqua2?
Aqua Jelly is made by Festo, based in DE. Aqua2 is made by Independent Robotics, based in CA.
When were Aqua Jelly and Aqua2 launched?
Aqua Jelly launched in 2008. Aqua2 launched in 2010.
How do Aqua Jelly and Aqua2 compare on the Robo Score?
Aqua Jelly scores 35.3 on the Robo Score. Aqua2 scores 65.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Aqua Jelly and Aqua2 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 Aqua Jelly and Aqua2?
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
Aqua Jelly vs Aqua2 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 Score is calculated.