Spirit 40 vs The Flex Robotic System

Side-by-side comparison of Spirit 40 (Ghost Robotics, LLC) and The Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Spirit 40BB

The Flex Robotic SystemAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Spirit 40United States
The Flex Robotic SystemUnited States

Year First Available

Spirit 402015
The Flex Robotic System2014

Verified Deployments

Spirit 400 Deployments
The Flex Robotic System0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Spirit 40$180,000 USD
The Flex Robotic SystemContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Spirit 402 hrs
The Flex Robotic System8 hrs

Availability Status

Spirit 40ACTIVE
The Flex Robotic SystemACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Reach

Spirit 40—
The Flex Robotic System1,400 mm

Payload Capacity

Spirit 405 kg
The Flex Robotic System10 kg

Max Speed

Spirit 402 m/s
The Flex Robotic System—

	Spirit 40researchGhost Robotics, LLC BBRobo Index	The Flex Robotic SystemresearchMedrobotics AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$180,000 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	2 hrs	8 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	—	1,400 mm
Payload Capacity (values differ)	5 kg	10 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	—

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Spirit 40	The Flex Robotic System
Investment	$180,000	No price
Payback period	43.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$70,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+39%	—

The Flex Robotic System has 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 Spirit 40 and The Flex Robotic System?

Spirit 40 is made by Ghost Robotics, LLC, based in US. The Flex Robotic System is made by Medrobotics, based in US.

When were Spirit 40 and The Flex Robotic System launched?

Spirit 40 launched in 2015. The Flex Robotic System launched in 2014.

How do Spirit 40 and The Flex Robotic System compare on the Robo Index?

Spirit 40 grades BB on the Robo Index. The Flex Robotic System 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 Spirit 40 and The Flex Robotic System 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 Spirit 40 and The Flex Robotic System?

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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Spirit 40 vs The Flex Robotic System 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.