PR1 vs TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US]
Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US] (TurtleBot) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR1United States
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…South Korea
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Year First Available
- PR12008
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…2022
Verified Deployments
- PR10 Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR1$50,000
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…$1,934
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PR12 hrs
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…2 hrs
Availability Status
- PR1ACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- PR125 kg
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…30 kg
Reach
- PR11,831 mm
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…—
Max Speed
- PR10.8 m/s
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…0.3 m/s
Autonomy Level
- PR1semi-autonomous
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB…—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000 | $1,934 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,831 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR1 and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US]?
PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US] is made by TurtleBot, based in KR.
When were PR1 and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US] launched?
PR1 launched in 2008. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US] launched in 2022.
How much does PR1 cost compared to TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US]?
PR1 is listed at $50,000. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US] is listed at $1,934.
Are PR1 and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US] 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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US]?
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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB [US] 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.