Diego-san vs Monty
Side-by-side comparison of Diego-san (UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics) and Monty (Anybots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Diego-sanUnited States
- MontyUnited States
Year First Available
- Diego-san2010
- Monty2009
Verified Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
- Monty0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Diego-sanContact for quote
- Monty$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Diego-san—
- Monty6 hrs
Availability Status
- Diego-sanACTIVE
- MontyACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Diego-san—
- Monty100 kg
Max Speed
- Diego-san—
- Monty1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Diego-san—
- Montyteleoperated
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 100 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | teleoperated |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Diego-san and Monty?
Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US. Monty is made by Anybots, based in US.
When were Diego-san and Monty launched?
Diego-san launched in 2010. Monty launched in 2009.
How do Diego-san and Monty compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Diego-san scores 31/100. Monty scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Diego-san and Monty 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 Monty?
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 Monty 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.