Colias vs Pragyan
Side-by-side comparison of Colias (Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln) and Pragyan (India (ISRO)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Colias—
- PragyanIndia
Year First Available
- Colias2018
- Pragyan2023
Verified Deployments
- Colias0 Deployments
- Pragyan0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Colias$80
- Pragyan$75,000,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colias1.5 hrs
- Pragyan336 hrs
Availability Status
- ColiasACTIVE
- PragyanACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Colias850 mm
- Pragyan500,000 mm
Payload Capacity
- Colias5 kg
- Pragyan27 kg
Max Speed
- Colias0.4 m/s
- Pragyan0 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Colias—
- Pragyanautonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $80 | $75,000,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 336 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 850 mm | 500,000 mm |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 27 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.4 m/s | 0 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Colias and Pragyan?
Colias is made by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln. Pragyan is made by India (ISRO), based in IN.
When were Colias and Pragyan launched?
Colias launched in 2018. Pragyan launched in 2023.
How much does Colias cost compared to Pragyan?
Colias is listed at $80. Pragyan is listed at $75,000,000.
How do Colias and Pragyan compare on the Robolist Index?
Colias scores 100/100. Pragyan scores 97/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Colias and Pragyan 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 Pragyan?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
The real cost of a research platform
7 min readResearch & Lab Robots
The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags
11 min readResearch & Lab Robots
A 90-day playbook to stand up a new platform in a lab
8 min readResearch & Lab Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
About this comparison
Colias vs Pragyan 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.