iRobot Create vs Lumos Ego
Side-by-side comparison of iRobot Create (iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary)) and Lumos Ego (Lumos Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- iRobot CreateUnited States
- Lumos EgoChina
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- iRobot Create$129 USD
- Lumos EgoResearch platform
Availability Status
- iRobot CreateACTIVE
- Lumos EgoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- iRobot Create0.5 m/s
- Lumos Ego—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $129 USD | Research platform |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Verified Deployments, Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | iRobot Create | Lumos Ego |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $129 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,871 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +193698% | — |
Lumos Ego 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 iRobot Create and Lumos Ego?
iRobot Create is made by iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary), based in US. Lumos Ego is made by Lumos Robotics, based in CN.
Are iRobot Create and Lumos Ego 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 iRobot Create and Lumos Ego?
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
iRobot Create vs Lumos Ego 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 Score is calculated.