Kirobo vs LAURON

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

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KiroboAA

LAURONBBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KiroboJapan
LAURONGermany

Year First Available

Kirobo2013
LAURON2024

Verified Deployments

Kirobo0 Deployments
LAURON0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KiroboContact for quote
LAURON$185,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Kirobo2.5 hrs
LAURON900 hrs

Availability Status

KiroboACTIVE
LAURONACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Kirobo—
LAURON816.5 kg

	KiroboresearchToyota AARobo Index	LAURONresearchFZI Research Center for Information Technology BBBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	2013	2024
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$185,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	2.5 hrs	900 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (values differ)	—	816.5 kg

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Kirobo	LAURON
Investment	No price	$185,000
Payback period	—	44.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$65,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	+35%

Kirobo 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Kirobo and LAURON?

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

When were Kirobo and LAURON launched?

Kirobo launched in 2013. LAURON launched in 2024.

How do Kirobo and LAURON compare on the Robo Index?

Kirobo grades AA on the Robo Index. LAURON grades BBB. 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 Kirobo and LAURON 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?

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 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.