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Kilobot vs PR1

Side-by-side comparison of Kilobot (Harvard) and PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Kilobot
KilobotAA
PR1AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Kilobot
    KilobotSwitzerland
  • PR1United States

Year First Available

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot2014
  • PR12008

Verified Deployments

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot0 Deployments
  • PR10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Kilobot
    KilobotContact for quote
  • PR1$50,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot4 hrs
  • PR12 hrs

Availability Status

  • Kilobot
    KilobotACTIVE
  • PR1ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot—
  • PR125 kg

Reach

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot—
  • PR11,831 mm

Max Speed

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot0 m/s
  • PR10.8 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Kilobot
    Kilobotfully autonomous
  • PR1semi-autonomous

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating

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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

MetricKilobotPR1
InvestmentNo price$50,000
Payback period—12.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)—$200,000
ROI (5 yr)—+400%

Kilobot 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes Kilobot and PR1?

Kilobot is made by Harvard, based in CH. PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US.

When were Kilobot and PR1 launched?

Kilobot launched in 2014. PR1 launched in 2008.

How do Kilobot and PR1 compare on the Robo Index?

Kilobot grades AA on the Robo Index. PR1 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 Kilobot and PR1 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 Kilobot and PR1?

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

Kilobot vs PR1 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.