LARA 3 vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of LARA 3 (NEURA Robotics) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LARA 3Germany
- RO1United States
Year First Available
- LARA 3—
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- LARA 30 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- RO1$37,000
Availability Status
- LARA 3ACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LARA 314 kg
- RO118 kg
Max TCP Speed
- LARA 3—
- RO10.4 m/s
IP Rating
- LARA 3IP65
- RO1IP54
Reach
- LARA 31,400 mm
- RO11,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LARA 3—
- RO16
Repeatability
- LARA 3±0.01 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
Robot Weight
- LARA 353 kg
- RO1—
Mounting Options
- LARA 3all directions
- RO1—
Safety
Safety Rating
- LARA 3PLd 3, SIL3
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- LARA 3integrated wrist ft
- RO1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- LARA 3Yes
- RO1Yes
Offline Programming
- LARA 3No
- RO1—
Programming Interface
- LARA 3visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
- RO1no code
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LARA 3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
- RO1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- RO1$37,000
CaaS / Month
- LARA 3$1,000
- RO1—
Warranty
- LARA 3—
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- LARA 3—
- RO14 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $37,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 14 kg | 18 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,400 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 53 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | all directions | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PLd 3, SIL3 | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app | no code |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $37,000 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy
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Frequently asked
Who makes LARA 3 and RO1?
LARA 3 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does LARA 3 cost compared to RO1?
LARA 3 is listed at $16,500. RO1 is listed at $37,000.
How do LARA 3 and RO1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LARA 3 scores 52/100. RO1 scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LARA 3 and RO1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LARA 3 and RO1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
LARA 3 vs RO1 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.