FLASH vs Raven II
Side-by-side comparison of FLASH (Wroclaw University of Technology) and Raven II (University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- FLASH2012
- Raven II2012
Verified Deployments
- FLASH0 Deployments
- Raven II0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FLASH$150,000
- Raven II$250,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FLASH2 hrs
- Raven II—
Availability Status
- FLASHACTIVE
- Raven IIACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available | 2012 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $250,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes FLASH and Raven II?
FLASH is made by Wroclaw University of Technology. Raven II is made by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz.
When were FLASH and Raven II launched?
FLASH launched in 2012. Raven II launched in 2012.
How much does FLASH cost compared to Raven II?
FLASH is listed at $150,000. Raven II is listed at $250,000.
How do FLASH and Raven II compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FLASH scores 28/100. Raven II scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FLASH and Raven II comparable?
FLASH is categorized as Research; Raven II as Surgical Medical. 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 Research And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Surgical Medical 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 FLASH and Raven II?
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
FLASH vs Raven II compares two robots in the research and surgical-medical 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.