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PR1 vs Waseda Flutist

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

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PR1AA
Waseda Flutist
Waseda FlutistB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • PR1United States
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda FlutistJapan

Year First Available

  • PR12008
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda Flutist2011

Verified Deployments

  • PR10 Deployments
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda Flutist0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • PR1$50,000 USD
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda FlutistResearch platform

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • PR12 hrs
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda Flutist—

Availability Status

  • PR1ACTIVE
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda FlutistACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • PR125 kg
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda Flutist—

Reach

  • PR11,831 mm
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda Flutist—

Max Speed

  • PR10.8 m/s
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda Flutist—

Autonomy Level

  • PR1semi-autonomous
  • Waseda Flutist
    Waseda Flutistfully autonomous

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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

MetricPR1Waseda Flutist
Investment$50,000No price
Payback period12.0 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$200,000—
ROI (5 yr)+400%—

Waseda Flutist 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 Waseda Flutist?

PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Waseda Flutist is made by Waseda University, based in JP.

When were PR1 and Waseda Flutist launched?

PR1 launched in 2008. Waseda Flutist launched in 2011.

How do PR1 and Waseda Flutist compare on the Robo Index?

PR1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Waseda Flutist 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 Waseda Flutist 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 Waseda Flutist?

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 Waseda Flutist 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.