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PR1 vs Surena

Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and Surena (University of Tehran) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PR1AA
Surena
SurenaB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • PR1United States
  • Surena
    SurenaIran

Year First Available

  • PR12008
  • Surena
    Surena2019

Verified Deployments

  • PR10 Deployments
  • Surena
    Surena0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • PR1$50,000 USD
  • Surena
    SurenaResearch platform

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • PR12 hrs
  • Surena
    Surena0.5 hrs

Availability Status

  • PR1ACTIVE
  • Surena
    SurenaACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • PR125 kg
  • Surena
    Surena—

Reach

  • PR11,831 mm
  • Surena
    Surena—

Max Speed

  • PR10.8 m/s
  • Surena
    Surena—

Autonomy Level

  • PR1semi-autonomous
  • Surena
    Surena—

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

MetricPR1Surena
Investment$50,000No price
Payback period12.0 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$200,000—
ROI (5 yr)+400%—

Surena 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes PR1 and Surena?

PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Surena is made by University of Tehran, based in IR.

When were PR1 and Surena launched?

PR1 launched in 2008. Surena launched in 2019.

How do PR1 and Surena compare on the Robo Index?

PR1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Surena grades B. 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 PR1 and Surena 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 PR1 and Surena?

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 Surena 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.