PR1 vs Raven II
Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and Raven II (University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR1United States
- Raven II—
Year First Available
- PR12008
- Raven II2012
Verified Deployments
- PR10 Deployments
- Raven II0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR1$50,000
- Raven II$250,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PR12 hrs
- Raven II—
Availability Status
- PR1ACTIVE
- Raven IIACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000 | $250,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR1 and Raven II?
PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Raven II is made by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz.
When were PR1 and Raven II launched?
PR1 launched in 2008. Raven II launched in 2012.
How much does PR1 cost compared to Raven II?
PR1 is listed at $50,000. Raven II is listed at $250,000.
How do PR1 and Raven II compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PR1 scores 68/100. Raven II scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PR1 and Raven II comparable?
PR1 is categorized as Research; Raven II as Surgical Medical. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Surgical Medical 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 PR1 and Raven II?
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
PR1 vs Raven II compares two robots in the research and surgical-medical categories. 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.