Aqua2 vs DASH
Side-by-side comparison of Aqua2 (Independent Robotics) and DASH (University of California at Berkeley) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Aqua2Canada
- DASHUnited States
Year First Available
- Aqua22010
- DASH2009
Verified Deployments
- Aqua20 Deployments
- DASH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aqua2$85,000
- DASH$100
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aqua25 hrs
- DASH0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Aqua2ACTIVE
- DASHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Aqua225 kg
- DASH—
Max Speed
- Aqua25 m/s
- DASH1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Aqua2semi-autonomous
- DASHsemi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $85,000 | $100 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | semi-autonomous | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aqua2 and DASH?
Aqua2 is made by Independent Robotics, based in CA. DASH is made by University of California at Berkeley, based in US.
When were Aqua2 and DASH launched?
Aqua2 launched in 2010. DASH launched in 2009.
How much does Aqua2 cost compared to DASH?
Aqua2 is listed at $85,000. DASH is listed at $100.
How do Aqua2 and DASH compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Aqua2 scores 100/100. DASH scores 79/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Aqua2 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 Aqua2 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
Aqua2 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.