FROG vs ZALA 421-12
Side-by-side comparison of FROG (Institute of Automation) and ZALA 421-12 (ZALA Aero) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FROG—
- ZALA 421-12Russia
Year First Available
- FROG2010
- ZALA 421-122015
Verified Deployments
- FROG0 Deployments
- ZALA 421-120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FROG$90,000
- ZALA 421-12Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FROG12 hrs
- ZALA 421-127 hrs
Availability Status
- FROGACTIVE
- ZALA 421-12ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- FROG72 kg
- ZALA 421-125 kg
Reach
- FROG625 mm
- ZALA 421-12—
Max Speed
- FROG1 m/s
- ZALA 421-1230.6 m/s
Autonomy Level
- FROGpartially autonomous
- ZALA 421-12—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Russia |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $90,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 72 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 30.6 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes FROG and ZALA 421-12?
FROG is made by Institute of Automation. ZALA 421-12 is made by ZALA Aero, based in RU.
When were FROG and ZALA 421-12 launched?
FROG launched in 2010. ZALA 421-12 launched in 2015.
How do FROG and ZALA 421-12 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FROG scores 56/100. ZALA 421-12 scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FROG and ZALA 421-12 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 ZALA 421-12?
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 ZALA 421-12 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.