CB2 vs Erica
Side-by-side comparison of CB2 (Osaka University) and Erica (Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CB2Japan
- Erica—
Year First Available
- CB22006
- Erica2015
Verified Deployments
- CB20 Deployments
- Erica0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- CB2ACTIVE
- EricaACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- CB2semi-autonomous
- Ericasemi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level | semi-autonomous | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes CB2 and Erica?
CB2 is made by Osaka University, based in JP. Erica is made by Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR.
When were CB2 and Erica launched?
CB2 launched in 2006. Erica launched in 2015.
How do CB2 and Erica compare on the Robo Index?
CB2 scores 64/100. Erica scores 67/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CB2 and Erica 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 CB2 and Erica?
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
CB2 vs Erica 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.