ARM vs Simon
Side-by-side comparison of ARM (RE2) and Simon (Georgia Tech) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- ARM2010
- Simon2008
Verified Deployments
- ARM0 Deployments
- Simon0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ARM$500,000 USD
- Simon$500,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ARM8 hrs
- Simon—
Availability Status
- ARMACTIVE
- SimonACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ARM2.5 kg
- Simon—
Autonomy Level
- ARMsemi-autonomous
- Simonsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price | $500,000 USD | $500,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 kg | — |
| Autonomy Level | semi-autonomous | semi-autonomous |
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ARM | Simon |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Payback period | 120.0 mo | 120.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$250,000 | -$250,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -50% | -50% |
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 Simon?
ARM is made by RE2. Simon is made by Georgia Tech.
When were ARM and Simon launched?
ARM launched in 2010. Simon launched in 2008.
How much does ARM cost compared to Simon?
ARM is listed at $500,000. Simon is listed at $500,000.
How do ARM and Simon compare on the Robo Index?
ARM grades A on the Robo Index. Simon grades BBB. 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 Simon 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 Simon?
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
ARM vs Simon 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.