Kirobo vs LAURON V

Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo (Toyota) and LAURON V (FZI Research Center for Information Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Kirobo57.4

LAURON V57.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KiroboJapan
LAURON VGermany

Year First Available

Kirobo2013
LAURON V2013

Verified Deployments

Kirobo0 Deployments
LAURON V0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Kirobo2.5 hrs
LAURON V2 hrs

Availability Status

KiroboACTIVE
LAURON VACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

Kirobo—
LAURON V0.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

Kirobo—
LAURON Vfully autonomous

	KiroboresearchToyota 57.4Robo Score	LAURON VresearchFZI Research Center for Information Technology 57.0Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	Germany
Year First Available	2013	2013
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	2.5 hrs	2 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	—	0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	fully autonomous

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Kirobo	LAURON V
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Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
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Kirobo, LAURON V 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 Kirobo and LAURON V?

Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP. LAURON V is made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in DE.

When were Kirobo and LAURON V launched?

Kirobo launched in 2013. LAURON V launched in 2013.

How do Kirobo and LAURON V compare on the Robo Score?

Kirobo scores 57.4 on the Robo Score. LAURON V scores 57.0. 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 Kirobo and LAURON V 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 Kirobo and LAURON V?

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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Kirobo vs LAURON V 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.