Astrobee vs Diego-san
Side-by-side comparison of Astrobee (NASA) and Diego-san (UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Astrobee—
- Diego-sanUnited States
Year First Available
- Astrobee2019
- Diego-san2010
Verified Deployments
- Astrobee0 Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AstrobeeACTIVE
- Diego-sanACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Astrobeefully autonomous
- Diego-san—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Astrobee and Diego-san?
Astrobee is made by NASA. Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US.
When were Astrobee and Diego-san launched?
Astrobee launched in 2019. Diego-san launched in 2010.
How do Astrobee and Diego-san compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Astrobee scores 28/100. Diego-san scores 31/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Astrobee and Diego-san 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 Diego-san?
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 Diego-san 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.