ARA vs PR1
Side-by-side comparison of ARA (Ecorobotix SA) and PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ARASwitzerland
- PR1United States
Year First Available
- ARA2013
- PR12008
Verified Deployments
- ARA0 Deployments
- PR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ARA$115,055–$300,000
- PR1$50,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ARA—
- PR12 hrs
Availability Status
- ARAACTIVE
- PR1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ARA—
- PR125 kg
Reach
- ARA—
- PR11,831 mm
Max Speed
- ARA—
- PR10.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- ARA—
- PR1semi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $115,055–$300,000 | $50,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 25 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,831 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes ARA and PR1?
ARA is made by Ecorobotix SA, based in CH. PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US.
When were ARA and PR1 launched?
ARA launched in 2013. PR1 launched in 2008.
How do ARA and PR1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ARA scores 34/100. PR1 scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ARA and PR1 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 ARA and PR1?
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
ARA vs PR1 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.