Bruno vs LOLA v1.1
Side-by-side comparison of Bruno (Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt) and LOLA v1.1 (Technische Universität München) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Bruno2010
- LOLA v1.12021
Verified Deployments
- Bruno0 Deployments
- LOLA v1.10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Bruno0.5 hrs
- LOLA v1.1—
Availability Status
- BrunoACTIVE
- LOLA v1.1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Bruno0.4 m/s
- LOLA v1.1—
Autonomy Level
- Brunofully autonomous
- LOLA v1.1—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2021 |
| 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 LOLA v1.1?
Bruno is made by Hajime Research Institute and TU Darmstadt. LOLA v1.1 is made by Technische Universität München.
When were Bruno and LOLA v1.1 launched?
Bruno launched in 2010. LOLA v1.1 launched in 2021.
How do Bruno and LOLA v1.1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Bruno scores 22/100. LOLA v1.1 scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Bruno and LOLA v1.1 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 LOLA v1.1?
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 LOLA v1.1 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.