H-1 vs TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)
Side-by-side comparison of H-1 (Technische Universität München) and TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea) (TurtleBot) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- H-1—
- TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)South Korea
Verified Deployments
- H-10 Deployments
- TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- H-1$106,000
- TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)$18
Battery / Shift Runtime
- H-13 hrs
- TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)—
Availability Status
- H-1ACTIVE
- TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- H-11 kg
- TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $106,000 | $18 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes H-1 and TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)?
H-1 is made by Technische Universität München. TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea) is made by TurtleBot, based in KR.
How much does H-1 cost compared to TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)?
H-1 is listed at $106,000. TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea) is listed at $18.
How do H-1 and TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea) compare on the Robolist Product Score?
H-1 scores 37/100. TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea) scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are H-1 and TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea) 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 H-1 and TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea)?
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
H-1 vs TB3 Caterpillar-ICT-01 (40ea) 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.