Diego-san vs Wave Glider
Side-by-side comparison of Diego-san (UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics) and Wave Glider (Liquid Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Diego-sanUnited States
- Wave GliderUnited States
Year First Available
- Diego-san2010
- Wave Glider2007
Verified Deployments
- Diego-san0 Deployments
- Wave Glider0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Diego-sanACTIVE
- Wave GliderACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Diego-san—
- Wave Glider215 kg
Max Speed
- Diego-san—
- Wave Glider1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Diego-san—
- Wave Gliderfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 215 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Diego-san and Wave Glider?
Diego-san is made by UC San Diego, Kokoro, and Hanson Robotics, based in US. Wave Glider is made by Liquid Robotics, based in US.
When were Diego-san and Wave Glider launched?
Diego-san launched in 2010. Wave Glider launched in 2007.
How do Diego-san and Wave Glider compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Diego-san scores 31/100. Wave Glider scores 58/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Diego-san and Wave Glider 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 Wave Glider?
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 Wave Glider 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.