Aqua Penguin vs Kirobo

Side-by-side comparison of Aqua Penguin (Festo) and Kirobo (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Aqua PenguinBB

KiroboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Aqua PenguinGermany
KiroboJapan

Year First Available

Aqua Penguin2008
Kirobo2013

Verified Deployments

Aqua Penguin0 Deployments
Kirobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Aqua Penguin7 hrs
Kirobo2.5 hrs

Availability Status

Aqua PenguinACTIVE
KiroboACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Reach

Aqua Penguin850 mm
Kirobo—

Payload Capacity

Aqua Penguin5 kg
Kirobo—

Max Speed

Aqua Penguin8.3 m/s
Kirobo—

	Aqua PenguinresearchFesto BBRobo Index	KiroboresearchToyota AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2008	2013
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	7 hrs	2.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	850 mm	—
Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	5 kg	—
Max Speed (values differ)	8.3 m/s	—

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Aqua Penguin	Kirobo
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Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Aqua Penguin, Kirobo 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 Penguin and Kirobo?

Aqua Penguin is made by Festo, based in DE. Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP.

When were Aqua Penguin and Kirobo launched?

Aqua Penguin launched in 2008. Kirobo launched in 2013.

How do Aqua Penguin and Kirobo compare on the Robo Index?

Aqua Penguin grades BB on the Robo Index. Kirobo 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 Penguin and Kirobo 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 Penguin and Kirobo?

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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Aqua Penguin vs Kirobo 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.