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LAURON V vs Saildrone Explorer

Side-by-side comparison of LAURON V (FZI Research Center for Information Technology) and Saildrone Explorer (Saildrone Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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LAURON V
LAURON V57.0
Saildrone Explorer
Saildrone Explorer66.5

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • LAURON V
    LAURON VGermany
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone ExplorerUnited States

Year First Available

  • LAURON V
    LAURON V2013
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone Explorer2015

Verified Deployments

  • LAURON V
    LAURON V—
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone Explorer1 Deployment

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • LAURON V
    LAURON V2 hrs
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone Explorer8,760 hrs

Availability Status

  • LAURON V
    LAURON VACTIVE
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone ExplorerACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • LAURON V
    LAURON V—
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone Explorer20 kg

Reach

  • LAURON V
    LAURON V—
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone Explorer900 mm

Max Speed

  • LAURON V
    LAURON V0.5 m/s
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone Explorer8 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • LAURON V
    LAURON Vfully autonomous
  • Saildrone Explorer
    Saildrone Explorerfully autonomous

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

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

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LAURON V, Saildrone Explorer 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 LAURON V and Saildrone Explorer?

LAURON V is made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in DE. Saildrone Explorer is made by Saildrone Inc., based in US.

When were LAURON V and Saildrone Explorer launched?

LAURON V launched in 2013. Saildrone Explorer launched in 2015.

How do LAURON V and Saildrone Explorer compare on the Robo Score?

LAURON V scores 57.0 on the Robo Score. Saildrone Explorer scores 66.5. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are LAURON V and Saildrone Explorer 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 Saildrone Explorer?

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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LAURON V vs Saildrone Explorer 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 Score is calculated.