FROG vs Robear
Side-by-side comparison of FROG (Institute of Automation) and Robear (RIKEN) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- FROG2010
- Robear2009
Verified Deployments
- FROG0 Deployments
- Robear0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FROG$90,000
- Robear$79
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FROG12 hrs
- Robear—
Availability Status
- FROGACTIVE
- RobearACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- FROG72 kg
- Robear40 kg
Reach
- FROG625 mm
- Robear—
Max Speed
- FROG1 m/s
- Robear—
Autonomy Level
- FROGpartially autonomous
- Robear—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $90,000 | $79 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 12 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 72 kg | 40 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes FROG and Robear?
FROG is made by Institute of Automation. Robear is made by RIKEN.
When were FROG and Robear launched?
FROG launched in 2010. Robear launched in 2009.
How much does FROG cost compared to Robear?
FROG is listed at $90,000. Robear is listed at $79.
How do FROG and Robear compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FROG scores 56/100. Robear scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FROG and Robear 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 Robear?
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 Robear 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.