BlueROV2 vs PR1

Side-by-side comparison of BlueROV2 (Blue Robotics) and PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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BlueROV2B

PR1AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

BlueROV2United States
PR1United States

Year First Available

BlueROV22018
PR12008

Verified Deployments

BlueROV20 Deployments
PR10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

BlueROV2$4,900–$6,080 USD
PR1$50,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

BlueROV23 hrs
PR12 hrs

Availability Status

BlueROV2ACTIVE
PR1ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

BlueROV26.8 kg
PR125 kg

Reach

BlueROV2850 mm
PR11,831 mm

Max Speed

BlueROV21 m/s
PR10.8 m/s

Autonomy Level

BlueROV2teleoperated
PR1semi-autonomous

	BlueROV2researchBlue Robotics BRobo Index	PR1researchStanford Personal Robotics Program AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2018	2008
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$4,900–$6,080 USD	$50,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	3 hrs	2 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (values differ)	6.8 kg	25 kg
Reach (values differ)	850 mm	1,831 mm
Max Speed (values differ)	1 m/s	0.8 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	teleoperated	semi-autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	BlueROV2	PR1
Investment	$5,490	$50,000
Payback period	1.3 mo	12.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$244,510	$200,000
ROI (5 yr)	+4454%	+400%

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 BlueROV2 and PR1?

BlueROV2 is made by Blue Robotics, based in US. PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US.

When were BlueROV2 and PR1 launched?

BlueROV2 launched in 2018. PR1 launched in 2008.

How do BlueROV2 and PR1 compare on the Robo Index?

BlueROV2 grades B on the Robo Index. PR1 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 BlueROV2 and PR1 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 BlueROV2 and PR1?

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

BlueROV2 vs PR1 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.