DASH vs Kirobo
Side-by-side comparison of DASH (University of California at Berkeley) and Kirobo (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DASHUnited States
- KiroboJapan
Year First Available
- DASH2009
- Kirobo2013
Verified Deployments
- DASH0 Deployments
- Kirobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DASH$100 USD
- Kirobo$393 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DASH0.5 hrs
- Kirobo2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- DASHACTIVE
- KiroboACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- DASH1.5 m/s
- Kirobo—
Autonomy Level
- DASHsemi-autonomous
- Kirobo—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100 USD | $393 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2.5 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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Frequently asked
Who makes DASH and Kirobo?
DASH is made by University of California at Berkeley, based in US. Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP.
When were DASH and Kirobo launched?
DASH launched in 2009. Kirobo launched in 2013.
How much does DASH cost compared to Kirobo?
DASH is listed at $100. Kirobo is listed at $393.
How do DASH and Kirobo compare on the Robo Index?
DASH grades AA on the Robo Index. Kirobo 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 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 DASH 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
DASH 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 Robo Index is calculated.