LARA vs PR2
Side-by-side comparison of LARA (NEURA Robotics) and PR2 (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LARAGermany
- PR2United States
Year First Available
- LARA—
- PR22010
Verified Deployments
- LARA0 Deployments
- PR20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LARA$16,500
- PR2$400,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LARA—
- PR22 hrs
Availability Status
- LARAACTIVE
- PR2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- LARA590 mm
- PR2164.5 mm
Weight
- LARA18 kg
- PR2200 kg
Mobility Type
- LARAstatic
- PR2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- LARAfull bipedal
- PR2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- LARA1 m/s
- PR21 m/s
Stair Climbing
- LARANo
- PR2—
Terrain
- LARAflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- PR2flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- LARA3 kg
- PR21.8 kg
Total DOF
- LARA6
- PR232
Arm DOF
- LARA—
- PR27
Hand DOF
- LARA—
- PR21
Arm Reach
- LARA80 cm
- PR2—
Manipulation Repeatability
- LARA±0.02 mm
- PR2—
Bimanual Coordination
- LARANo
- PR2Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- LARA—
- PR2Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM
VLM Capable
- LARANo
- PR2No
Foundation Models
- LARAfalse
- PR2—
Imitation Learning
- LARANo
- PR2No
Programming
- LARAprogrammable control systems
- PR2code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- LARA—
- PR22 hrs
Battery Capacity
- LARA—
- PR21.3 kWh
Battery Swap
- LARANo
- PR2No
Software
SDK Languages
- LARAPython
- PR2Python
ROS Support
- LARANo
- PR2ros1 community
Open API
- LARANo
- PR2open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- LARA—
- PR2Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- LARAcommercial
- PR2research
IP Rating
- LARAIP54/IP66
- PR2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA$16,500
- PR2$400,000
Price Tier
- LARA20-40K
- PR2<10K
Pricing Model
- LARAcapex, lease
- PR2—
Applications
- LARApalletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending
- PR2research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $400,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 590 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 18 kg | 200 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed | 1 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 6 | 32 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | — | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 80 cm | — |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | — | Two 8-core computers with a combined 48 GB of RAM |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | programmable control systems | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.3 kWh |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros1 community |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54/IP66 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $400,000 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, lease | — |
| Applications (values differ) | palletizing, welding, quality_inspection, machine_tending | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Grip Strength, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes LARA and PR2?
LARA is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. PR2 is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
How much does LARA cost compared to PR2?
LARA is listed at $16,500. PR2 is listed at $400,000.
How do LARA and PR2 compare on the Robo Index?
LARA scores 58/100. PR2 scores 100/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between LARA and PR2?
LARA carries up to 3 kg. PR2 carries up to 1.8 kg.
Are LARA and PR2 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LARA and PR2?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
LARA vs PR2 compares two robots in the humanoid 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.