Aqua Jelly vs DASH
Side-by-side comparison of Aqua Jelly (Festo) and DASH (University of California at Berkeley) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Aqua JellyGermany
- DASHUnited States
Year First Available
- Aqua Jelly2008
- DASH2009
Verified Deployments
- Aqua Jelly0 Deployments
- DASH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aqua JellyContact for quote
- DASH$100 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aqua Jelly—
- DASH0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Aqua JellyACTIVE
- DASHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Aqua Jelly—
- DASH1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Aqua Jelly—
- DASHsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $100 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aqua Jelly and DASH?
Aqua Jelly is made by Festo, based in DE. DASH is made by University of California at Berkeley, based in US.
When were Aqua Jelly and DASH launched?
Aqua Jelly launched in 2008. DASH launched in 2009.
How do Aqua Jelly and DASH compare on the Robo Index?
Aqua Jelly grades B on the Robo Index. DASH 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 Aqua Jelly and DASH 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 DASH?
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 DASH 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.