Diego-san vs TURTLE
Side-by-side comparison of Diego-san (UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics) and TURTLE (Eindhoven University of Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Diego-sanUnited States
- TURTLE—
Year First Available
- Diego-san2010
- TURTLE2012
Verified Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
- TURTLE0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Diego-sanContact for quote
- TURTLE$1,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Diego-san—
- TURTLE2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Diego-sanACTIVE
- TURTLEACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Diego-san—
- TURTLE80 kg
Max Speed
- Diego-san—
- TURTLE3.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Diego-san—
- TURTLEfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $1,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 80 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 3.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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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 | TURTLE |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $1,500 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $248,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +16567% |
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 Diego-san and TURTLE?
Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US. TURTLE is made by Eindhoven University of Technology.
When were Diego-san and TURTLE launched?
Diego-san launched in 2010. TURTLE launched in 2012.
How do Diego-san and TURTLE compare on the Robo Index?
Diego-san grades A on the Robo Index. TURTLE 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 Diego-san and TURTLE 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 TURTLE?
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 TURTLE 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.