DASH vs Diego-san
Side-by-side comparison of DASH (University of California at Berkeley) and Diego-san (UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DASHUnited States
- Diego-sanUnited States
Year First Available
- DASH2009
- Diego-san2010
Verified Deployments
- DASH0 Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DASH$100 USD
- Diego-sanContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DASH0.5 hrs
- Diego-san—
Availability Status
- DASHACTIVE
- Diego-sanACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- DASH1.5 m/s
- Diego-san—
Autonomy Level
- DASHsemi-autonomous
- Diego-san—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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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 | DASH | Diego-san |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,900 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +249900% | — |
Diego-san 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes DASH and Diego-san?
DASH is made by University of California at Berkeley, based in US. Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US.
When were DASH and Diego-san launched?
DASH launched in 2009. Diego-san launched in 2010.
How do DASH and Diego-san compare on the Robo Index?
DASH grades AA on the Robo Index. Diego-san grades A. 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 DASH and Diego-san 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 DASH and Diego-san?
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
DASH vs Diego-san 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.