Diego-san vs Reach Remote 1
Side-by-side comparison of Diego-san (UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics) and Reach Remote 1 (Kongsberg Maritime) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Diego-sanUnited States
- Reach Remote 1Norway
Year First Available
- Diego-san2010
- Reach Remote 12024
Verified Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
- Reach Remote 10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Diego-san—
- Reach Remote 1720 hrs
Availability Status
- Diego-sanACTIVE
- Reach Remote 1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Diego-san—
- Reach Remote 125 kg
Reach
- Diego-san—
- Reach Remote 11,831 mm
Max Speed
- Diego-san—
- Reach Remote 15.7 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Norway |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 720 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 25 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,831 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 5.7 m/s |
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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 | Diego-san | Reach Remote 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Diego-san, Reach Remote 1 have 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 Diego-san and Reach Remote 1?
Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US. Reach Remote 1 is made by Kongsberg Maritime, based in NO.
When were Diego-san and Reach Remote 1 launched?
Diego-san launched in 2010. Reach Remote 1 launched in 2024.
How do Diego-san and Reach Remote 1 compare on the Robo Index?
Diego-san grades A on the Robo Index. Reach Remote 1 grades BBB. 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 Diego-san and Reach Remote 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 Reach Remote 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 Reach Remote 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 Robo Index is calculated.