HyQ vs Telegarden

Side-by-side comparison of HyQ (Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)) and Telegarden (The Telegarden Project) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HyQBB

TelegardenAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

HyQItaly
TelegardenUnited States

Year First Available

HyQ2011
Telegarden—

Verified Deployments

HyQ0 Deployments
Telegarden0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

HyQ$1,200,000 USD
Telegarden$100,000 USD

Availability Status

HyQACTIVE
TelegardenACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

HyQ3.4 m/s
Telegarden—

Autonomy Level

HyQpartially autonomous
Telegardenteleoperated

	HyQresearchItalian Institute of Technology (IIT) BBRobo Index	TelegardenresearchThe Telegarden Project AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2011	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$1,200,000 USD	$100,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	3.4 m/s	—
Autonomy Level (values differ)	partially autonomous	teleoperated

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating

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ROI Comparison

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	HyQ	Telegarden
Investment	$1,200,000	$100,000
Payback period	288.0 mo	24.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	-$950,000	$150,000
ROI (5 yr)	-79%	+150%

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 HyQ and Telegarden?

HyQ is made by Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), based in IT. Telegarden is made by The Telegarden Project, based in US.

How much does HyQ cost compared to Telegarden?

HyQ is listed at $1,200,000. Telegarden is listed at $100,000.

How do HyQ and Telegarden compare on the Robo Index?

HyQ grades BB on the Robo Index. Telegarden 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 HyQ and Telegarden 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 HyQ and Telegarden?

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

HyQ vs Telegarden 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.