Katana vs TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]
Side-by-side comparison of Katana (Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd) and TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] (TurtleBot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Katana—
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]South Korea
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Year First Available
- Katana2014
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]2022
Verified Deployments
- Katana0 Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KatanaContact for quote
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]$681–$784 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Katana0.1 hrs
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- KatanaACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Katana2,200 kg
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]15 kg
Max Speed
- Katana56 m/s
- TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]0.2 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $681–$784 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2,200 kg | 15 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 56 m/s | 0.2 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Katana and TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]?
Katana is made by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] is made by TurtleBot, based in KR.
When were Katana and TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] launched?
Katana launched in 2014. TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] launched in 2022.
How do Katana and TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] compare on the Robo Index?
Katana scores 84/100. TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] scores 84/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Katana and TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] 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 TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US]?
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 TurtleBot 3 Burger RPi4 4GB [US] 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.