FROG vs Kirobo

Side-by-side comparison of FROG (Institute of Automation) and Kirobo (Toyota) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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FROGB

KiroboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

FROG—
KiroboJapan

Year First Available

FROG2010
Kirobo2013

Verified Deployments

FROG0 Deployments
Kirobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

FROG12 hrs
Kirobo2.5 hrs

Availability Status

FROGACTIVE
KiroboACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

FROG72 kg
Kirobo—

Reach

FROG625 mm
Kirobo—

Max Speed

FROG1 m/s
Kirobo—

Autonomy Level

FROGpartially autonomous
Kirobo—

	FROGresearchInstitute of Automation BRobo Index	KiroboresearchToyota AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2010	2013
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	12 hrs	2.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	72 kg	—
Reach (values differ)	625 mm	—
Max Speed (values differ)	1 m/s	—
Autonomy Level (values differ)	partially autonomous	—

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Robots (fleet)

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	FROG	Kirobo
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

FROG, Kirobo have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes FROG and Kirobo?

FROG is made by Institute of Automation. Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP.

When were FROG and Kirobo launched?

FROG launched in 2010. Kirobo launched in 2013.

How do FROG and Kirobo compare on the Robo Index?

FROG grades B on the Robo Index. Kirobo grades AA. 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 FROG and Kirobo 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 FROG and Kirobo?

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

FROG vs Kirobo 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.