CARL vs Seahawk
Side-by-side comparison of CARL (Robotics Research Lab, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern) and Seahawk (United States Marine, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- CARL2017
- Seahawk2007
Verified Deployments
- CARL0 Deployments
- Seahawk0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CARLContact for quote
- Seahawk$178,349
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CARL3 hrs
- Seahawk48 hrs
Availability Status
- CARLACTIVE
- SeahawkACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- CARL5 kg
- Seahawk175,000 kg
Max Speed
- CARL—
- Seahawk12.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- CARLsemi-autonomous
- Seahawk—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $178,349 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 175,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 12.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes CARL and Seahawk?
CARL is made by Robotics Research Lab, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern. Seahawk is made by United States Marine, Inc..
When were CARL and Seahawk launched?
CARL launched in 2017. Seahawk launched in 2007.
How do CARL and Seahawk compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CARL scores 72/100. Seahawk scores 100/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CARL and Seahawk 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 CARL and Seahawk?
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
CARL vs Seahawk 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.