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Opentrons Flex Robot vs The Flex Robotic System

Side-by-side comparison of Opentrons Flex Robot (Opentrons) and The Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Opentrons Flex Robot
Opentrons Flex RobotB
The Flex Robotic System
The Flex Robotic SystemAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex RobotUnited States
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemUnited States

Year First Available

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex Robot—
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System2014

Verified Deployments

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex Robot0 Deployments
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex Robot$24,500–$24,950 USD
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex Robot—
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System8 hrs

Availability Status

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex RobotACTIVE
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex Robot—
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System10 kg

Reach

  • Opentrons Flex Robot
    Opentrons Flex Robot—
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System1,400 mm

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Max Speed, 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

MetricOpentrons Flex RobotThe Flex Robotic System
Investment$24,725No price
Payback period5.9 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$225,275—
ROI (5 yr)+911%—

The Flex Robotic System 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 Opentrons Flex Robot and The Flex Robotic System?

Opentrons Flex Robot is made by Opentrons, based in US. The Flex Robotic System is made by Medrobotics, based in US.

How do Opentrons Flex Robot and The Flex Robotic System compare on the Robo Index?

Opentrons Flex Robot grades B on the Robo Index. The Flex Robotic System 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 Opentrons Flex Robot and The Flex Robotic System 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 Opentrons Flex Robot and The Flex Robotic System?

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

Opentrons Flex Robot vs The Flex Robotic System 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.