Reachy Mini vs TurtleBot 3
Side-by-side comparison of Reachy Mini (Pollen Robotics) and TurtleBot 3 (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Reachy MiniFrance
- TurtleBot 3South Korea
Year First Available
- Reachy Mini2025
- TurtleBot 32017
Verified Deployments
- Reachy Mini0 Deployments
- TurtleBot 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Reachy Mini$449 USD
- TurtleBot 3$549 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Reachy Mini—
- TurtleBot 32 hrs
Availability Status
- Reachy MiniACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Reachy Mini1 kg
- TurtleBot 330 kg
Max Speed
- Reachy Mini—
- TurtleBot 30.3 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Reachy Minifully autonomous
- TurtleBot 3fully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 USD | $549 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 30 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.3 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Reachy Mini and TurtleBot 3?
Reachy Mini is made by Pollen Robotics, based in FR. TurtleBot 3 is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Reachy Mini and TurtleBot 3 launched?
Reachy Mini launched in 2025. TurtleBot 3 launched in 2017.
How much does Reachy Mini cost compared to TurtleBot 3?
Reachy Mini is listed at $449. TurtleBot 3 is listed at $549.
How do Reachy Mini and TurtleBot 3 compare on the Robo Index?
Reachy Mini scores 78/100. TurtleBot 3 scores 94/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Reachy Mini and TurtleBot 3 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Reachy Mini and TurtleBot 3?
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 Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Reachy Mini vs TurtleBot 3 compares two robots in the education 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.