Care-O-bot 3 vs Wave Glider
Side-by-side comparison of Care-O-bot 3 (Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation) and Wave Glider (Liquid Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Care-O-bot 3Germany
- Wave GliderUnited States
Year First Available
- Care-O-bot 3—
- Wave Glider2007
Verified Deployments
- Care-O-bot 30 Deployments
- Wave Glider0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Care-O-bot 3ACTIVE
- Wave GliderACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Care-O-bot 35 kg
- Wave Glider215 kg
Max Speed
- Care-O-bot 3—
- Wave Glider1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Care-O-bot 3—
- Wave Gliderfully autonomous
Care-O-bot 3researchFraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation 27.9Product Score | | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 215 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Care-O-bot 3 and Wave Glider?
Care-O-bot 3 is made by Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, based in DE. Wave Glider is made by Liquid Robotics, based in US.
How do Care-O-bot 3 and Wave Glider compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Care-O-bot 3 scores 28/100. Wave Glider scores 58/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Care-O-bot 3 and Wave Glider 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 Care-O-bot 3 and Wave Glider?
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
Care-O-bot 3 vs Wave Glider 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.