PR2 robot vs Collaborative QF-A1018
Side-by-side comparison of PR2 robot (Willow Garage) and Collaborative QF-A1018 (Qifan Future (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR2 robotUnited States
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Year First Available
- PR2 robot2013
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Verified Deployments
- PR2 robot0 Deployments
- Collaborative QF-A10180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR2 robot$285,000
- Collaborative QF-A1018Contact for quote
Availability Status
- PR2 robotACTIVE
- Collaborative QF-A1018ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- PR2 robot1,645 mm
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Payload
- PR2 robot1.8 kg
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Degrees of Freedom
- PR2 robot7
- Collaborative QF-A10186
Robot Weight
- PR2 robot200 kg
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Safety
Safety Rating
- PR2 robot—
- Collaborative QF-A1018CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- PR2 robotYes
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- PR2 robot—
- Collaborative QF-A1018Yes
Programming Interface
- PR2 robotRobot Operating System (ROS)
- Collaborative QF-A1018teach_pendant, no_code_gui
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- PR2 robotYes
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PR2 robot$285,000
- Collaborative QF-A1018Contact for quote
Warranty
- PR2 robot—
- Collaborative QF-A10181 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $285,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,645 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 1.8 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 200 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Robot Operating System (ROS) | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $285,000 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Max TCP Speed, Mounting Options, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR2 robot and Collaborative QF-A1018?
PR2 robot is made by Willow Garage, based in US. Collaborative QF-A1018 is made by Qifan Future (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.
How do PR2 robot and Collaborative QF-A1018 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PR2 robot scores 46/100. Collaborative QF-A1018 scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PR2 robot and Collaborative QF-A1018 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between PR2 robot and Collaborative QF-A1018?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
PR2 robot vs Collaborative QF-A1018 compares two robots in the cobot 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.