Telegarden vs Voyager
Side-by-side comparison of Telegarden (The Telegarden Project) and Voyager (Saildrone Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TelegardenUnited States
- VoyagerUnited States
Year First Available
- Telegarden—
- Voyager2015
Verified Deployments
- Telegarden0 Deployments
- Voyager0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Telegarden$100,000 USD
- VoyagerResearch platform
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Telegarden—
- Voyager2,400 hrs
Availability Status
- TelegardenACTIVE
- VoyagerACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Telegarden—
- Voyager900 mm
Max Speed
- Telegarden—
- Voyager2.6 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Telegardenteleoperated
- Voyagerfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Research platform |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 2,400 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2.6 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | teleoperated | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, 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 | Telegarden | Voyager |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | — |
Voyager has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Telegarden and Voyager?
Telegarden is made by The Telegarden Project, based in US. Voyager is made by Saildrone Inc., based in US.
How do Telegarden and Voyager compare on the Robo Index?
Telegarden grades AA on the Robo Index. Voyager grades BBB. 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 Telegarden and Voyager 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 Telegarden and Voyager?
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
Telegarden vs Voyager 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.