Elios vs GP88
Side-by-side comparison of Elios (Flyability) and GP88 (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EliosSwitzerland
- GP88Japan
Year First Available
- Elios2016
- GP88—
Verified Deployments
- Elios0 Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Elios$25,000
- GP88Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Elios0.2 hrs
- GP88—
Availability Status
- EliosACTIVE
- GP88ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Elios and GP88?
Elios is made by Flyability, based in CH. GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do Elios and GP88 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Elios scores 55/100. GP88 scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Elios and GP88 comparable?
Elios is categorized as Aerial; GP88 as Industrial Arm. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Aerial And Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Aerial And Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Elios and GP88?
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 drone vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Elios vs GP88 compares two robots in the aerial and industrial-arm categories. 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.