Aqua2 vs iRobot Create
Side-by-side comparison of Aqua2 (Independent Robotics) and iRobot Create (iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Aqua2Canada
- iRobot CreateUnited States
Year First Available
- Aqua22010
- iRobot Create—
Verified Deployments
- Aqua20 Deployments
- iRobot Create0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aqua2$60,000–$110,000 USD
- iRobot Create$129 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aqua25 hrs
- iRobot Create—
Availability Status
- Aqua2ACTIVE
- iRobot CreateACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Aqua225 kg
- iRobot Create—
Max Speed
- Aqua25 m/s
- iRobot Create0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Aqua2semi-autonomous
- iRobot Create—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,000–$110,000 USD | $129 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 5 m/s | 0.5 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
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Aqua2 | iRobot Create |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $85,000 | $129 |
| Payback period | 20.4 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $165,000 | $249,871 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +194% | +193698% |
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 Aqua2 and iRobot Create?
Aqua2 is made by Independent Robotics, based in CA. iRobot Create is made by iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary), based in US.
How do Aqua2 and iRobot Create compare on the Robo Score?
Aqua2 scores 65.0 on the Robo Score. iRobot Create scores 62.4. 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 Aqua2 and iRobot Create 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 iRobot Create?
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 iRobot Create 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.