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Kilobot vs Saab Skeldar V-150

Side-by-side comparison of Kilobot (Harvard) and Saab Skeldar V-150 (Saab Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Kilobot
KilobotAA
Saab Skeldar V-150AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Kilobot
    KilobotSwitzerland
  • Saab Skeldar V-150Switzerland

Year First Available

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot2014
  • Saab Skeldar V-1502006

Verified Deployments

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot0 Deployments
  • Saab Skeldar V-1500 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot4 hrs
  • Saab Skeldar V-1507 hrs

Availability Status

  • Kilobot
    KilobotACTIVE
  • Saab Skeldar V-150ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot—
  • Saab Skeldar V-15040 kg

Max Speed

  • Kilobot
    Kilobot0 m/s
  • Saab Skeldar V-15038.9 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Kilobot
    Kilobotfully autonomous
  • Saab Skeldar V-150—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Reach, 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

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Kilobot, Saab Skeldar V-150 have 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 Kilobot and Saab Skeldar V-150?

Kilobot is made by Harvard, based in CH. Saab Skeldar V-150 is made by Saab Group, based in CH.

When were Kilobot and Saab Skeldar V-150 launched?

Kilobot launched in 2014. Saab Skeldar V-150 launched in 2006.

How do Kilobot and Saab Skeldar V-150 compare on the Robo Index?

Kilobot grades AA on the Robo Index. Saab Skeldar V-150 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 Saab Skeldar V-150 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 Saab Skeldar V-150?

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 Saab Skeldar V-150 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.