Flobi vs Modular Prosthetic Limb
Side-by-side comparison of Flobi (Bielefeld University) and Modular Prosthetic Limb (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Flobi—
- Modular Prosthetic LimbUnited States
Year First Available
- Flobi2009
- Modular Prosthetic Limb2010
Verified Deployments
- Flobi0 Deployments
- Modular Prosthetic Limb0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Flobi—
- Modular Prosthetic Limb4 hrs
Availability Status
- FlobiACTIVE
- Modular Prosthetic LimbACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Modular Prosthetic Limbsurgical-medicalJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) 58.7Product Score | |
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Flobi and Modular Prosthetic Limb?
Flobi is made by Bielefeld University. Modular Prosthetic Limb is made by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), based in US.
When were Flobi and Modular Prosthetic Limb launched?
Flobi launched in 2009. Modular Prosthetic Limb launched in 2010.
How do Flobi and Modular Prosthetic Limb compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Flobi scores 17/100. Modular Prosthetic Limb scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Flobi and Modular Prosthetic Limb comparable?
Flobi is categorized as Research; Modular Prosthetic Limb 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 Flobi and Modular Prosthetic Limb?
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
Flobi vs Modular Prosthetic Limb 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.