Kirobo vs Waseda Flutist

Side-by-side comparison of Kirobo (Toyota) and Waseda Flutist (Waseda University) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KiroboAA

Waseda FlutistB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KiroboJapan
Waseda FlutistJapan

Year First Available

Kirobo2013
Waseda Flutist2011

Verified Deployments

Kirobo0 Deployments
Waseda Flutist0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Kirobo2.5 hrs
Waseda Flutist—

Availability Status

KiroboACTIVE
Waseda FlutistACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Autonomy Level

Kirobo—
Waseda Flutistfully autonomous

	KiroboresearchToyota AARobo Index	Waseda FlutistresearchWaseda University BRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	Japan	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2013	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	2.5 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	fully autonomous

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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

Metric	Kirobo	Waseda Flutist
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Kirobo, Waseda Flutist 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 Waseda Flutist?

Kirobo is made by Toyota, based in JP. Waseda Flutist is made by Waseda University, based in JP.

When were Kirobo and Waseda Flutist launched?

Kirobo launched in 2013. Waseda Flutist launched in 2011.

How do Kirobo and Waseda Flutist compare on the Robo Index?

Kirobo grades AA on the Robo Index. Waseda Flutist grades B. 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 Waseda Flutist 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 Waseda Flutist?

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 Waseda Flutist 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.