Colias vs Plasticman
Side-by-side comparison of Colias (Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln) and Plasticman (Monash University) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Colias2018
- Plasticman2018
Verified Deployments
- Colias0 Deployments
- Plasticman0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Colias$80
- PlasticmanContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colias1.5 hrs
- Plasticman—
Availability Status
- ColiasACTIVE
- PlasticmanACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Colias850 mm
- Plasticman—
Payload Capacity
- Colias5 kg
- Plasticman—
Max Speed
- Colias0.4 m/s
- Plasticman—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available | 2018 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $80 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.4 m/s | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Colias and Plasticman?
Colias is made by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln. Plasticman is made by Monash University.
When were Colias and Plasticman launched?
Colias launched in 2018. Plasticman launched in 2018.
How do Colias and Plasticman compare on the Robolist Index?
Colias scores 100/100. Plasticman scores 30/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Colias and Plasticman 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 Plasticman?
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 Plasticman 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.