Colias vs Kirobo
Side-by-side comparison of Colias (Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln) and Kirobo (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Colias—
- KiroboJapan
Year First Available
- Colias2018
- Kirobo2013
Verified Deployments
- Colias0 Deployments
- Kirobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Colias$80
- Kirobo$393
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colias1.5 hrs
- Kirobo2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- ColiasACTIVE
- KiroboACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Colias5 kg
- Kirobo—
Reach
- Colias850 mm
- Kirobo—
Max Speed
- Colias0.4 m/s
- Kirobo—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $80 | $393 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.4 m/s | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Colias and Kirobo?
Colias is made by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln. Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP.
When were Colias and Kirobo launched?
Colias launched in 2018. Kirobo launched in 2013.
How much does Colias cost compared to Kirobo?
Colias is listed at $80. Kirobo is listed at $393.
How do Colias and Kirobo compare on the Robolist Index?
Colias scores 100/100. Kirobo scores 66/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Colias and Kirobo 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 Colias and Kirobo?
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
Colias vs Kirobo 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 Index is calculated.