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LAURON vs Yamaha Fazer R G2

Side-by-side comparison of LAURON (FZI Research Center for Information Technology) and Yamaha Fazer R G2 (Yamaha Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • LAURON
    LAURONGermany
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2Japan

Year First Available

  • LAURON
    LAURON2024
  • Yamaha Fazer R G22022

Verified Deployments

  • LAURON
    LAURON0 Deployments
  • Yamaha Fazer R G20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • LAURON
    LAURON$185,000 USD
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2$130,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • LAURON
    LAURON900 hrs
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2

Availability Status

  • LAURON
    LAURONACTIVE
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • LAURON
    LAURON816.5 kg
  • Yamaha Fazer R G250 kg

Max Speed

  • LAURON
    LAURON
  • Yamaha Fazer R G220 m/s

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level

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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

MetricLAURONYamaha Fazer R G2
Investment$185,000$130,000
Payback period44.4 mo31.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$65,000$120,000
ROI (5 yr)+35%+92%

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 and Yamaha Fazer R G2?

LAURON is made by FZI Research Center for Information Technology, based in DE. Yamaha Fazer R G2 is made by Yamaha Robotics, based in JP.

When were LAURON and Yamaha Fazer R G2 launched?

LAURON launched in 2024. Yamaha Fazer R G2 launched in 2022.

How much does LAURON cost compared to Yamaha Fazer R G2?

LAURON is listed at $185,000. Yamaha Fazer R G2 is listed at $130,000.

How do LAURON and Yamaha Fazer R G2 compare on the Robo Index?

LAURON grades BBB on the Robo Index. Yamaha Fazer R G2 grades A. 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 and Yamaha Fazer R G2 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 and Yamaha Fazer R G2?

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 vs Yamaha Fazer R G2 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.