ARA vs TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US]
Side-by-side comparison of ARA (Ecorobotix SA) and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] (TurtleBot) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ARASwitzerland
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…South Korea
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Year First Available
- ARA2013
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…2022
Verified Deployments
- ARA0 Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ARA$115,055–$300,000
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…$1,643
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ARA—
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…2 hrs
Availability Status
- ARAACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ARA—
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…30 kg
Max Speed
- ARA—
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB…0.3 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $115,055–$300,000 | $1,643 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.3 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes ARA and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US]?
ARA is made by Ecorobotix SA, based in CH. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] is made by TurtleBot, based in KR.
When were ARA and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] launched?
ARA launched in 2013. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] launched in 2022.
How do ARA and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ARA scores 34/100. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ARA and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] 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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US]?
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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 2GB [US] 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.