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The Flex Robotic System vs Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI

Side-by-side comparison of The Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics) and Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI (Waseda University) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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The Flex Robotic System
The Flex Robotic SystemAA
Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VIB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemUnited States
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VIJapan

Year First Available

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System2014
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI2011

Verified Deployments

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System0 Deployments
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System8 hrs
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI—

Availability Status

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic SystemACTIVE
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VIACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System10 kg
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI—

Reach

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System1,400 mm
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI—

Autonomy Level

  • The Flex Robotic System
    The Flex Robotic System—
  • Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI
    Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VIfully autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

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The Flex Robotic System, Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI 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 Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI?

The Flex Robotic System is made by Medrobotics, based in US. Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI is made by Waseda University, based in JP.

When were The Flex Robotic System and Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI launched?

The Flex Robotic System launched in 2014. Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI launched in 2011.

How do The Flex Robotic System and Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI compare on the Robo Index?

The Flex Robotic System grades AA on the Robo Index. Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI grades B. 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 Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI 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 Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI?

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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The Flex Robotic System vs Waseda Flutist Robot No.4 Refined VI 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.