Kilobot vs Salamandra robotica II
Side-by-side comparison of Kilobot (Harvard) and Salamandra robotica II (Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KilobotSwitzerland
- Salamandra robotica IISwitzerland
Year First Available
- Kilobot2014
- Salamandra robotica II2012
Verified Deployments
- Kilobot0 Deployments
- Salamandra robotica II0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kilobot4 hrs
- Salamandra robotica II—
Availability Status
- KilobotACTIVE
- Salamandra robotica IIACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Kilobot—
- Salamandra robotica II10 kg
Reach
- Kilobot—
- Salamandra robotica II600 mm
Max Speed
- Kilobot0 m/s
- Salamandra robotica II1.4 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Kilobotfully autonomous
- Salamandra robotica IIsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 600 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0 m/s | 1.4 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | semi-autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, IP Rating
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
| Metric | Kilobot | Salamandra robotica II |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Kilobot, Salamandra robotica II 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 Salamandra robotica II?
Kilobot is made by Harvard, based in CH. Salamandra robotica II is made by Biorobotics Laboratory at EPFL, based in CH.
When were Kilobot and Salamandra robotica II launched?
Kilobot launched in 2014. Salamandra robotica II launched in 2012.
How do Kilobot and Salamandra robotica II compare on the Robo Score?
Kilobot scores 66.6 on the Robo Score. Salamandra robotica II scores 58.1. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Kilobot and Salamandra robotica II 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 Salamandra robotica II?
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 Salamandra robotica II 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 Score is calculated.