Root vs TurtleBot 3 Burger
Side-by-side comparison of Root (iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary)) and TurtleBot 3 Burger (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RootUnited States
- TurtleBot 3 BurgerSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Root2018
- TurtleBot 3 Burger2017
Verified Deployments
- Root0 Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Burger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Root$199 USD
- TurtleBot 3 Burger$549 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Root—
- TurtleBot 3 Burger2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- RootACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3 BurgerACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Root—
- TurtleBot 3 Burger15 kg
Reach
- Root—
- TurtleBot 3 Burger1,300 mm
Max Speed
- Root0.1 m/s
- TurtleBot 3 Burger0.2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Rootsemi-autonomous
- TurtleBot 3 Burgerfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $199 USD | $549 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 0.2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating
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
| Metric | Root | TurtleBot 3 Burger |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $199 | $549 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,801 | $249,451 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +125528% | +45437% |
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 Root and TurtleBot 3 Burger?
Root is made by iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary), based in US. TurtleBot 3 Burger is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were Root and TurtleBot 3 Burger launched?
Root launched in 2018. TurtleBot 3 Burger launched in 2017.
How much does Root cost compared to TurtleBot 3 Burger?
Root is listed at $199. TurtleBot 3 Burger is listed at $549.
How do Root and TurtleBot 3 Burger compare on the Robo Index?
Root grades AAA on the Robo Index. TurtleBot 3 Burger 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 Root and TurtleBot 3 Burger 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 Root and TurtleBot 3 Burger?
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
Root vs TurtleBot 3 Burger 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.