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PR1 vs Telenoid

Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and Telenoid (Ishiguro Lab and ATR) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PR1AA
Telenoid
TelenoidA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • PR1United States
  • Telenoid
    TelenoidJapan

Year First Available

  • PR12008
  • Telenoid
    Telenoid2010

Verified Deployments

  • PR10 Deployments
  • Telenoid
    Telenoid0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • PR1$50,000 USD
  • Telenoid
    Telenoid$8,000–$35,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • PR12 hrs
  • Telenoid
    Telenoid—

Availability Status

  • PR1ACTIVE
  • Telenoid
    TelenoidACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • PR125 kg
  • Telenoid
    Telenoid—

Reach

  • PR11,831 mm
  • Telenoid
    Telenoid—

Max Speed

  • PR10.8 m/s
  • Telenoid
    Telenoid—

Autonomy Level

  • PR1semi-autonomous
  • Telenoid
    Telenoidteleoperated

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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

MetricPR1Telenoid
Investment$50,000$21,500
Payback period12.0 mo5.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$200,000$228,500
ROI (5 yr)+400%+1063%

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 Telenoid?

PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Telenoid is made by Ishiguro Lab and ATR, based in JP.

When were PR1 and Telenoid launched?

PR1 launched in 2008. Telenoid launched in 2010.

How do PR1 and Telenoid compare on the Robo Index?

PR1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Telenoid grades A. 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 Telenoid 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 Telenoid?

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 Telenoid 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.