Diego-san vs LOLA v1.1
Side-by-side comparison of Diego-san (UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics) and LOLA v1.1 (Technische Universität München) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Diego-sanUnited States
- LOLA v1.1—
Year First Available
- Diego-san2010
- LOLA v1.12021
Verified Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
- LOLA v1.10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Diego-sanACTIVE
- LOLA v1.1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Diego-san and LOLA v1.1?
Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US. LOLA v1.1 is made by Technische Universität München.
When were Diego-san and LOLA v1.1 launched?
Diego-san launched in 2010. LOLA v1.1 launched in 2021.
How do Diego-san and LOLA v1.1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Diego-san scores 31/100. LOLA v1.1 scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Diego-san and LOLA v1.1 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 Diego-san and LOLA v1.1?
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
Diego-san vs LOLA v1.1 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 Product Score is calculated.