ARM vs HyQ

Side-by-side comparison of ARM (RE2) and HyQ (Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ARMA

HyQBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ARM—
HyQItaly

Year First Available

ARM2010
HyQ2011

Verified Deployments

ARM0 Deployments
HyQ0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

ARM$500,000 USD
HyQ$1,200,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

ARM8 hrs
HyQ—

Availability Status

ARMACTIVE
HyQACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

ARM2.5 kg
HyQ—

Max Speed

ARM—
HyQ3.4 m/s

Autonomy Level

ARMsemi-autonomous
HyQpartially autonomous

	ARMresearchRE2 ARobo Index	HyQresearchItalian Institute of Technology (IIT) BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Italy
Year First Available (values differ)	2010	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$500,000 USD	$1,200,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	8 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	2.5 kg	—
Max Speed (values differ)	—	3.4 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	semi-autonomous	partially autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	ARM	HyQ
Investment	$500,000	$1,200,000
Payback period	120.0 mo	288.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	-$250,000	-$950,000
ROI (5 yr)	-50%	-79%

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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes ARM and HyQ?

ARM is made by RE2. HyQ is made by Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), based in IT.

When were ARM and HyQ launched?

ARM launched in 2010. HyQ launched in 2011.

How much does ARM cost compared to HyQ?

ARM is listed at $500,000. HyQ is listed at $1,200,000.

How do ARM and HyQ compare on the Robo Index?

ARM grades A on the Robo Index. HyQ grades BB. 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 HyQ 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 HyQ?

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 HyQ 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.