Herb vs Newton
Side-by-side comparison of Herb (University of Washington) and Newton (Noble Machines) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Herb2006
- Newton2026
Verified Deployments
- Herb0 Deployments
- Newton0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Herb6 hrs
- Newton5 hrs
Availability Status
- HerbACTIVE
- NewtonACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Herb—
- Newton23 kg
Max Speed
- Herb1.5 m/s
- Newton0.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Herbpartially autonomous
- Newton—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Herb and Newton?
Herb is made by University of Washington. Newton is made by Noble Machines.
When were Herb and Newton launched?
Herb launched in 2006. Newton launched in 2026.
How do Herb and Newton compare on the Robo Index?
Herb scores 67/100. Newton scores 72/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Herb and Newton in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Herb and Newton?
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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Herb vs Newton compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.