Katana vs LOLA v1.1
Side-by-side comparison of Katana (Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd) and LOLA v1.1 (Technische Universität München) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Katana2014
- LOLA v1.12021
Verified Deployments
- Katana0 Deployments
- LOLA v1.10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Katana0.1 hrs
- LOLA v1.18 hrs
Availability Status
- KatanaACTIVE
- LOLA v1.1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Katana2,200 kg
- LOLA v1.1150 kg
Reach
- Katana—
- LOLA v1.12,500 mm
Max Speed
- Katana56 m/s
- LOLA v1.10.9 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2,200 kg | 150 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,500 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 56 m/s | 0.9 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Katana and LOLA v1.1?
Katana is made by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. LOLA v1.1 is made by Technische Universität München.
When were Katana and LOLA v1.1 launched?
Katana launched in 2014. LOLA v1.1 launched in 2021.
How do Katana and LOLA v1.1 compare on the Robo Index?
Katana scores 84/100. LOLA v1.1 scores 85/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Katana and LOLA v1.1 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 Katana and LOLA v1.1?
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
Katana vs LOLA v1.1 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.