CB2 vs TURTLE

Side-by-side comparison of CB2 (Osaka University) and TURTLE (Eindhoven University of Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CB2B

TURTLEB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CB2Japan
TURTLE—

Year First Available

CB22006
TURTLE2012

Verified Deployments

CB20 Deployments
TURTLE0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

CB2—
TURTLE2.5 hrs

Availability Status

CB2ACTIVE
TURTLEACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

CB2—
TURTLE80 kg

Max Speed

CB2—
TURTLE3.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

CB2semi-autonomous
TURTLEfully autonomous

	CB2researchOsaka University BRobo Index	TURTLEresearchEindhoven University of Technology BRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	—
Year First Available (values differ)	2006	2012
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	—	2.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (values differ)	—	80 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	—	3.5 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	semi-autonomous	fully autonomous

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	CB2	TURTLE
Investment	No price	No price
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Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

CB2, TURTLE have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes CB2 and TURTLE?

CB2 is made by Osaka University, based in JP. TURTLE is made by Eindhoven University of Technology.

When were CB2 and TURTLE launched?

CB2 launched in 2006. TURTLE launched in 2012.

How do CB2 and TURTLE compare on the Robo Index?

CB2 grades B on the Robo Index. TURTLE grades B. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are CB2 and TURTLE 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 TURTLE?

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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CB2 vs TURTLE 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.