Herb vs RB-VOGUI+
Side-by-side comparison of Herb (University of Washington) and RB-VOGUI+ (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Herb—
- RB-VOGUI+Spain
Year First Available
- Herb2006
- RB-VOGUI+—
Verified Deployments
- Herb0 Deployments
- RB-VOGUI+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HerbContact for quote
- RB-VOGUI+$43,506 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Herb6 hrs
- RB-VOGUI+6 hrs
Availability Status
- HerbACTIVE
- RB-VOGUI+ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Herb—
- RB-VOGUI+7 kg
Reach
- Herb—
- RB-VOGUI+850 mm
Max Speed
- Herb1.5 m/s
- RB-VOGUI+1.5 m/s
IP Rating
- Herb—
- RB-VOGUI+IP53
Autonomy Level
- Herbpartially autonomous
- RB-VOGUI+—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $43,506 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Max Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP53 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Herb | RB-VOGUI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $43,506 |
| Payback period | — | 10.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $206,494 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +475% |
Herb 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 Herb and RB-VOGUI+?
Herb is made by University of Washington. RB-VOGUI+ is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
How do Herb and RB-VOGUI+ compare on the Robo Index?
Herb grades B on the Robo Index. RB-VOGUI+ grades A. 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 Herb and RB-VOGUI+ 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 RB-VOGUI+?
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 RB-VOGUI+ 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.