Aqua Jelly vs Kilobot
Side-by-side comparison of Aqua Jelly (Festo) and Kilobot (Harvard) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Aqua JellyGermany
- KilobotSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Aqua Jelly2008
- Kilobot2014
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aqua Jelly—
- Kilobot4 hrs
Availability Status
- Aqua JellyACTIVE
- KilobotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Aqua Jelly—
- Kilobot0 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Aqua Jelly—
- Kilobotfully autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2014 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Payload Capacity, 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 | Kilobot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Aqua Jelly, Kilobot have 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 Kilobot?
Aqua Jelly is made by Festo, based in DE. Kilobot is made by Harvard, based in CH.
When were Aqua Jelly and Kilobot launched?
Aqua Jelly launched in 2008. Kilobot launched in 2014.
How do Aqua Jelly and Kilobot compare on the Robo Score?
Aqua Jelly scores 35.3 on the Robo Score. Kilobot scores 66.6. 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 Kilobot 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 Kilobot?
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 Kilobot 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.