EveR vs Sandflea
Side-by-side comparison of EveR (Korea University of Science and Technology) and Sandflea (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EveRSouth Korea
- SandfleaUnited States
Year First Available
- EveR2006
- Sandflea2012
Verified Deployments
- EveR0 Deployments
- Sandflea0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EveR$321,000 USD
- Sandflea$74,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EveR—
- Sandflea4 hrs
Availability Status
- EveRACTIVE
- SandfleaACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- EveR—
- Sandflea50 kg
Reach
- EveR—
- Sandflea2,300 mm
Max Speed
- EveR—
- Sandflea1.5 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $321,000 USD | $74,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 50 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,300 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes EveR and Sandflea?
EveR is made by Korea University of Science and Technology, based in KR. Sandflea is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
When were EveR and Sandflea launched?
EveR launched in 2006. Sandflea launched in 2012.
How much does EveR cost compared to Sandflea?
EveR is listed at $321,000. Sandflea is listed at $74,500.
How do EveR and Sandflea compare on the Robo Index?
EveR grades AAA on the Robo Index. Sandflea grades BB. 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 EveR and Sandflea 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 EveR and Sandflea?
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
EveR vs Sandflea 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.