Autocrawler vs Telegarden
Side-by-side comparison of Autocrawler (Xaxxon Technologies) and Telegarden (The Telegarden Project) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AutocrawlerUnited States
- TelegardenUnited States
Verified Deployments
- Autocrawler0 Deployments
- Telegarden0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Autocrawler$2,199 USD
- Telegarden$100,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Autocrawler4 hrs
- Telegarden—
Availability Status
- AutocrawlerACTIVE
- TelegardenACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Autocrawler10 kg
- Telegarden—
Max Speed
- Autocrawler0.4 m/s
- Telegarden—
Autonomy Level
- Autocrawlerfully autonomous
- Telegardenteleoperated
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $2,199 USD | $100,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.4 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | teleoperated |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Autocrawler | Telegarden |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,199 | $100,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 24.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $247,801 | $150,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +11269% | +150% |
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 Autocrawler and Telegarden?
Autocrawler is made by Xaxxon Technologies, based in US. Telegarden is made by The Telegarden Project, based in US.
How much does Autocrawler cost compared to Telegarden?
Autocrawler is listed at $2,199. Telegarden is listed at $100,000.
How do Autocrawler and Telegarden compare on the Robo Index?
Autocrawler grades B on the Robo Index. Telegarden grades AA. 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 Autocrawler and Telegarden 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 Autocrawler and Telegarden?
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
Autocrawler vs Telegarden 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.