LAURON V vs RoboBee
Side-by-side comparison of LAURON V (FZI Research Center for Information Technology) and RoboBee (Harvard University) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LAURON VGermany
- RoboBeeSwitzerland
Year First Available
- LAURON V2013
- RoboBee2009
Verified Deployments
- LAURON V0 Deployments
- RoboBee0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LAURON V2 hrs
- RoboBee—
Availability Status
- LAURON VACTIVE
- RoboBeeACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- LAURON V0.5 m/s
- RoboBee1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- LAURON Vfully autonomous
- RoboBeepartially autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | partially autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes LAURON V and RoboBee?
LAURON V is made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in DE. RoboBee is made by Harvard University, based in CH.
When were LAURON V and RoboBee launched?
LAURON V launched in 2013. RoboBee launched in 2009.
How do LAURON V and RoboBee compare on the Robo Index?
LAURON V scores 66/100. RoboBee scores 73/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LAURON V and RoboBee 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 LAURON V and RoboBee?
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
LAURON V vs RoboBee 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.