ARM vs Bruno

Side-by-side comparison of ARM (RE2) and Bruno (Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ARMA

BrunoB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Year First Available

ARM2010
Bruno2010

Verified Deployments

ARM0 Deployments
Bruno0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

ARM$500,000 USD
BrunoContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

ARM8 hrs
Bruno0.5 hrs

Availability Status

ARMACTIVE
BrunoACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

ARM2.5 kg
Bruno—

Max Speed

ARM—
Bruno0.4 m/s

Autonomy Level

ARMsemi-autonomous
Brunofully autonomous

	ARMresearchRE2 ARobo Index	BrunoresearchHajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt BRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available	2010	2010
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$500,000 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	8 hrs	0.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	2.5 kg	—
Max Speed (values differ)	—	0.4 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	semi-autonomous	fully autonomous

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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

Metric	ARM	Bruno
Investment	$500,000	No price
Payback period	120.0 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	-$250,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	-50%	—

Bruno 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 ARM and Bruno?

ARM is made by RE2. Bruno is made by Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt.

When were ARM and Bruno launched?

ARM launched in 2010. Bruno launched in 2010.

How do ARM and Bruno compare on the Robo Index?

ARM grades A on the Robo Index. Bruno grades B. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are ARM and Bruno 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 ARM and Bruno?

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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ARM vs Bruno 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 Index is calculated.