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PR1 vs Yamaha Fazer R G2

Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and Yamaha Fazer R G2 (Yamaha Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • PR1United States
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2Japan

Year First Available

  • PR12008
  • Yamaha Fazer R G22022

Verified Deployments

  • PR10 Deployments
  • Yamaha Fazer R G20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • PR1$50,000 USD
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2$130,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • PR12 hrs
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2

Availability Status

  • PR1ACTIVE
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • PR125 kg
  • Yamaha Fazer R G250 kg

Reach

  • PR11,831 mm
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2

Max Speed

  • PR10.8 m/s
  • Yamaha Fazer R G220 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • PR1semi-autonomous
  • Yamaha Fazer R G2

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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

MetricPR1Yamaha Fazer R G2
Investment$50,000$130,000
Payback period12.0 mo31.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$200,000$120,000
ROI (5 yr)+400%+92%

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 Yamaha Fazer R G2?

PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Yamaha Fazer R G2 is made by Yamaha Robotics, based in JP.

When were PR1 and Yamaha Fazer R G2 launched?

PR1 launched in 2008. Yamaha Fazer R G2 launched in 2022.

How much does PR1 cost compared to Yamaha Fazer R G2?

PR1 is listed at $50,000. Yamaha Fazer R G2 is listed at $130,000.

How do PR1 and Yamaha Fazer R G2 compare on the Robo Index?

PR1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Yamaha Fazer R G2 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 Yamaha Fazer R G2 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 Yamaha Fazer R G2?

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 Yamaha Fazer R G2 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.