Kirobo vs TURTLE
Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo (Toyota) and TURTLE (Eindhoven University of Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KiroboJapan
- TURTLE—
Year First Available
- Kirobo2013
- TURTLE2012
Verified Deployments
- Kirobo0 Deployments
- TURTLE0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Kirobo$393 USD
- TURTLE$1,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kirobo2.5 hrs
- TURTLE2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- KiroboACTIVE
- TURTLEACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Kirobo—
- TURTLE80 kg
Max Speed
- Kirobo—
- TURTLE3.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Kirobo—
- TURTLEfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $393 USD | $1,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) | 2.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 80 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 3.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kirobo and TURTLE?
Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP. TURTLE is made by Eindhoven University of Technology.
When were Kirobo and TURTLE launched?
Kirobo launched in 2013. TURTLE launched in 2012.
How much does Kirobo cost compared to TURTLE?
Kirobo is listed at $393. TURTLE is listed at $1,500.
How do Kirobo and TURTLE compare on the Robo Index?
Kirobo scores 67/100. TURTLE scores 63/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Kirobo and TURTLE 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 TURTLE?
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 TURTLE 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.