Jaco vs Monty
Side-by-side comparison of Jaco (Kinova) and Monty (Anybots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JacoCanada
- MontyUnited States
Year First Available
- Jaco2009
- Monty2009
Verified Deployments
- Jaco0 Deployments
- Monty0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jaco$50,000
- Monty$30,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jaco—
- Monty6 hrs
Availability Status
- JacoACTIVE
- MontyACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | United States |
| Year First Available | 2009 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000 | $30,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Jaco and Monty?
Jaco is made by Kinova, based in CA. Monty is made by Anybots, based in US.
When were Jaco and Monty launched?
Jaco launched in 2009. Monty launched in 2009.
How much does Jaco cost compared to Monty?
Jaco is listed at $50,000. Monty is listed at $30,000.
How do Jaco and Monty compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jaco scores 49/100. Monty scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Jaco and Monty comparable?
Jaco is categorized as Surgical Medical; Monty as Research. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Surgical Medical And Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical And Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Jaco and Monty?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.
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About this comparison
Jaco vs Monty compares two robots in the surgical-medical and research categories. 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.