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PR1 vs The Flex Robotic System

Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and The Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PR1AA
The Flex Robotic System
The Flex Robotic SystemAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • PR1United States
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemUnited States

Year First Available

  • PR12008
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System2014

Verified Deployments

  • PR10 Deployments
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • PR1$50,000 USD
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • PR12 hrs
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System8 hrs

Availability Status

  • PR1ACTIVE
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • PR125 kg
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System10 kg

Reach

  • PR11,831 mm
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System1,400 mm

Max Speed

  • PR10.8 m/s
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System—

Autonomy Level

  • PR1semi-autonomous
  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System—

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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

MetricPR1The Flex Robotic System
Investment$50,000No price
Payback period12.0 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$200,000—
ROI (5 yr)+400%—

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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes PR1 and The Flex Robotic System?

PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. The Flex Robotic System is made by Medrobotics, based in US.

When were PR1 and The Flex Robotic System launched?

PR1 launched in 2008. The Flex Robotic System launched in 2014.

How do PR1 and The Flex Robotic System compare on the Robo Index?

PR1 grades AA 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 PR1 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 PR1 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

PR1 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.