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LS3 vs Telegarden

Side-by-side comparison of LS3 (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and Telegarden (The Telegarden Project) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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LS3
LS3BB
Telegarden
TelegardenAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • LS3
    LS3United States
  • Telegarden
    TelegardenUnited States

Year First Available

  • LS3
    LS32010
  • Telegarden
    Telegarden—

Verified Deployments

  • LS3
    LS30 Deployments
  • Telegarden
    Telegarden0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • LS3
    LS3Research platform
  • Telegarden
    Telegarden$100,000 USD

Availability Status

  • LS3
    LS3ACTIVE
  • Telegarden
    TelegardenACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • LS3
    LS3181.4 kg
  • Telegarden
    Telegarden—

Max Speed

  • LS3
    LS33 m/s
  • Telegarden
    Telegarden—

Autonomy Level

  • LS3
    LS3—
  • Telegarden
    Telegardenteleoperated

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, IP Rating

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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

MetricLS3Telegarden
InvestmentNo price$100,000
Payback period—24.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)—$150,000
ROI (5 yr)—+150%

LS3 has 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 LS3 and Telegarden?

LS3 is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. Telegarden is made by The Telegarden Project, based in US.

How do LS3 and Telegarden compare on the Robo Index?

LS3 grades BB on the Robo Index. Telegarden 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 LS3 and Telegarden 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 LS3 and Telegarden?

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

LS3 vs Telegarden 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.