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Aqua2 vs SPLITTER

Side-by-side comparison of Aqua2 (Independent Robotics) and SPLITTER (University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Aqua2
Aqua265.0
SPLITTER
SPLITTER31.3

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Aqua2
    Aqua2Canada
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTER—

Year First Available

  • Aqua2
    Aqua22010
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTER2025

Verified Deployments

  • Aqua2
    Aqua21 Deployment
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTER—

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Aqua2
    Aqua2$60,000–$110,000 USD
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTERResearch platform

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Aqua2
    Aqua25 hrs
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTER—

Availability Status

  • Aqua2
    Aqua2ACTIVE
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTERACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • Aqua2
    Aqua225 kg
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTER—

Max Speed

  • Aqua2
    Aqua25 m/s
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTER2.1 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Aqua2
    Aqua2semi-autonomous
  • SPLITTER
    SPLITTER—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating

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ROI Comparison

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

MetricAqua2SPLITTER
Investment$85,000No price
Payback period20.4 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$165,000—
ROI (5 yr)+194%—

SPLITTER has 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 Aqua2 and SPLITTER?

Aqua2 is made by Independent Robotics, based in CA. SPLITTER is made by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - RoMeLa.

When were Aqua2 and SPLITTER launched?

Aqua2 launched in 2010. SPLITTER launched in 2025.

How do Aqua2 and SPLITTER compare on the Robo Score?

Aqua2 scores 65.0 on the Robo Score. SPLITTER scores 31.3. 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 SPLITTER 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 SPLITTER?

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 SPLITTER 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.