Colossus vs DT26
Side-by-side comparison of Colossus (Shark Robotics) and DT26 (Delair) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ColossusFrance
- DT26France
Year First Available
- Colossus2017
- DT262018
Verified Deployments
- Colossus0 Deployments
- DT260 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Colossus$210,000 USD
- DT26Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colossus10 hrs
- DT262.3 hrs
Availability Status
- ColossusACTIVE
- DT26ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Colossus500 kg
- DT263 kg
Max Speed
- Colossus1.9 m/s
- DT2615.8 m/s
IP Rating
- ColossusIP67
- DT26—
Autonomy Level
- Colossusteleoperated
- DT26—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | France | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $210,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 2.3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 500 kg | 3 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 15.8 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | teleoperated | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Colossus | DT26 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $210,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 50.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $40,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +19% | — |
DT26 has 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 Colossus and DT26?
Colossus is made by Shark Robotics, based in FR. DT26 is made by Delair, based in FR.
When were Colossus and DT26 launched?
Colossus launched in 2017. DT26 launched in 2018.
How do Colossus and DT26 compare on the Robo Index?
Colossus grades AA on the Robo Index. DT26 grades AA. 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 Colossus and DT26 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Colossus and DT26?
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 security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Colossus vs DT26 compares two robots in the security 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.