MANTIS vs RB-KAIROS+ GOFA
Side-by-side comparison of MANTIS (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH) and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MANTIS—
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFASpain
Verified Deployments
- MANTIS0 Deployments
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MANTISContact for quote
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA$50,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MANTIS0.3 hrs
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA8 hrs
Availability Status
- MANTISACTIVE
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFAACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- MANTIS5 kg
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA250 kg
IP Rating
- MANTIS—
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFAIP52
Reach
- MANTIS—
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA850 mm
Max Speed
- MANTIS10 m/s
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- MANTIS—
- RB-KAIROS+ GOFAfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 250 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP52 |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 10 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes MANTIS and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA?
MANTIS is made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH. RB-KAIROS+ GOFA is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
How do MANTIS and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA compare on the Robolist Product Score?
MANTIS scores 37/100. RB-KAIROS+ GOFA scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between MANTIS and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA?
MANTIS carries up to 5 kg. RB-KAIROS+ GOFA carries up to 250 kg.
Are MANTIS and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between MANTIS and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA?
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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
MANTIS vs RB-KAIROS+ GOFA compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.