Astrobee vs Bruno
Side-by-side comparison of Astrobee (NASA) and Bruno (Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Astrobee2019
- Bruno2010
Verified Deployments
- Astrobee0 Deployments
- Bruno0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Astrobee—
- Bruno0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AstrobeeACTIVE
- BrunoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Astrobee—
- Bruno0.4 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Astrobeefully autonomous
- Brunofully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, Price Range (USD), Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Astrobee and Bruno?
Astrobee is made by NASA. Bruno is made by Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt.
When were Astrobee and Bruno launched?
Astrobee launched in 2019. Bruno launched in 2010.
How do Astrobee and Bruno compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Astrobee scores 28/100. Bruno scores 22/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Astrobee 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 Astrobee 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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About this comparison
Astrobee 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.