PR1 vs Waymo
Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and Waymo (Waymo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR1United States
- WaymoUnited States
Year First Available
- PR12008
- Waymo2016
Verified Deployments
- PR10 Deployments
- Waymo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR1$50,000
- Waymo$100,000–$175,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PR12 hrs
- Waymo—
Availability Status
- PR1ACTIVE
- WaymoACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000 | $100,000–$175,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR1 and Waymo?
PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Waymo is made by Waymo, based in US.
When were PR1 and Waymo launched?
PR1 launched in 2008. Waymo launched in 2016.
How do PR1 and Waymo compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PR1 scores 68/100. Waymo scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PR1 and Waymo comparable?
PR1 is categorized as Research; Waymo as Amr Warehouse. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Amr Warehouse 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 Waymo?
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 Waymo compares two robots in the research and amr-warehouse categories. 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.