The Flex Robotic System vs Thymio
Side-by-side comparison of The Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics) and Thymio (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- The Flex Robotic SystemUnited States
- Thymio—
Year First Available
- The Flex Robotic System2014
- Thymio2014
Verified Deployments
- The Flex Robotic System0 Deployments
- Thymio0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- The Flex Robotic System8 hrs
- Thymio3 hrs
Availability Status
- The Flex Robotic SystemACTIVE
- ThymioACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- The Flex Robotic System1,400 mm
- Thymio—
Payload Capacity
- The Flex Robotic System10 kg
- Thymio—
Max Speed
- The Flex Robotic System—
- Thymio0.1 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available | 2014 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,400 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | The Flex Robotic System | Thymio |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
The Flex Robotic System, Thymio have 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 The Flex Robotic System and Thymio?
The Flex Robotic System is made by Medrobotics, based in US. Thymio is made by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.
When were The Flex Robotic System and Thymio launched?
The Flex Robotic System launched in 2014. Thymio launched in 2014.
How do The Flex Robotic System and Thymio compare on the Robo Index?
The Flex Robotic System grades AA on the Robo Index. Thymio grades BB. 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 The Flex Robotic System and Thymio 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 The Flex Robotic System and Thymio?
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
The Flex Robotic System vs Thymio 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.