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LAURON VI vs PR1

Side-by-side comparison of LAURON VI (FZI Research Center for Information Technology) and PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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LAURON VI
LAURON VIA
PR1AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VIGermany
  • PR1United States

Year First Available

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI2024
  • PR12008

Verified Deployments

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI0 Deployments
  • PR10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI$150,000 USD
  • PR1$50,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI2 hrs
  • PR12 hrs

Availability Status

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VIACTIVE
  • PR1ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI12 kg
  • PR125 kg

Reach

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI—
  • PR11,831 mm

Max Speed

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI0.5 m/s
  • PR10.8 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • LAURON VI
    LAURON VI—
  • PR1semi-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

MetricLAURON VIPR1
Investment$150,000$50,000
Payback period36.0 mo12.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$100,000$200,000
ROI (5 yr)+67%+400%

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 VI and PR1?

LAURON VI is made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in DE. PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US.

When were LAURON VI and PR1 launched?

LAURON VI launched in 2024. PR1 launched in 2008.

How much does LAURON VI cost compared to PR1?

LAURON VI is listed at $150,000. PR1 is listed at $50,000.

How do LAURON VI and PR1 compare on the Robo Index?

LAURON VI grades A on the Robo Index. PR1 grades AA. 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 LAURON VI and PR1 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 VI and PR1?

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 VI vs PR1 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.