Raven II vs TUG
Side-by-side comparison of Raven II (University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz) and TUG (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Raven II—
- TUGUnited States
Year First Available
- Raven II2012
- TUG2022
Verified Deployments
- Raven II0 Deployments
- TUG0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Raven II$250,000
- TUG$107,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Raven II—
- TUG10 hrs
Availability Status
- Raven IIACTIVE
- TUGACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $107,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Raven II and TUG?
Raven II is made by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz. TUG is made by Aethon, based in US.
When were Raven II and TUG launched?
Raven II launched in 2012. TUG launched in 2022.
How much does Raven II cost compared to TUG?
Raven II is listed at $250,000. TUG is listed at $107,500.
How do Raven II and TUG compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Raven II scores 46/100. TUG scores 39/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Raven II and TUG comparable?
Raven II is categorized as Surgical Medical; TUG as Hospitality Service. 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 Surgical Medical And Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical And Hospitality Service TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Raven II and TUG?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.
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About this comparison
Raven II vs TUG compares two robots in the surgical-medical and hospitality-service 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.