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Kirobo vs Saab Skeldar V-150

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

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Kirobo
KiroboAA
Saab Skeldar V-150AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Kirobo
    KiroboJapan
  • Saab Skeldar V-150Switzerland

Year First Available

  • Kirobo
    Kirobo2013
  • Saab Skeldar V-1502006

Verified Deployments

  • Kirobo
    Kirobo0 Deployments
  • Saab Skeldar V-1500 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Kirobo
    Kirobo2.5 hrs
  • Saab Skeldar V-1507 hrs

Availability Status

  • Kirobo
    KiroboACTIVE
  • Saab Skeldar V-150ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • Kirobo
    Kirobo—
  • Saab Skeldar V-15040 kg

Max Speed

  • Kirobo
    Kirobo—
  • Saab Skeldar V-15038.9 m/s

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

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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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Kirobo, 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes Kirobo and Saab Skeldar V-150?

Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP. Saab Skeldar V-150 is made by Saab Group, based in CH.

When were Kirobo and Saab Skeldar V-150 launched?

Kirobo launched in 2013. Saab Skeldar V-150 launched in 2006.

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

Kirobo 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 Kirobo 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 Kirobo 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

Kirobo 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.