Bruno vs Diego-san
Side-by-side comparison of Bruno (Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt) 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
- Bruno—
- Diego-sanUnited States
Year First Available
- Bruno2010
- Diego-san2010
Verified Deployments
- Bruno0 Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Bruno0.5 hrs
- Diego-san—
Availability Status
- BrunoACTIVE
- Diego-sanACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Bruno0.4 m/s
- Diego-san—
Autonomy Level
- Brunofully autonomous
- Diego-san—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available | 2010 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.4 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Bruno and Diego-san?
Bruno is made by Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt. Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US.
When were Bruno and Diego-san launched?
Bruno launched in 2010. Diego-san launched in 2010.
How do Bruno and Diego-san compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Bruno scores 22/100. 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 Bruno 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 Bruno 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
Bruno 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.