TurtleBot 3 Burger vs Vector
Side-by-side comparison of TurtleBot 3 Burger (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and Vector (Digital Dream Labs) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TurtleBot 3 BurgerSouth Korea
- VectorUnited States
Year First Available
- TurtleBot 3 Burger2017
- Vector2018
Verified Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Burger0 Deployments
- Vector0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TurtleBot 3 Burger$549
- Vector$250
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TurtleBot 3 Burger2 hrs
- Vector—
Availability Status
- TurtleBot 3 BurgerACTIVE
- VectorACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- TurtleBot 3 Burger1,300 mm
- Vector—
Payload Capacity
- TurtleBot 3 Burger30 kg
- Vector—
Max Speed
- TurtleBot 3 Burger0.3 m/s
- Vector—
Autonomy Level
- TurtleBot 3 Burgerfully autonomous
- Vectorsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $549 | $250 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes TurtleBot 3 Burger and Vector?
TurtleBot 3 Burger is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. Vector is made by Digital Dream Labs, based in US.
When were TurtleBot 3 Burger and Vector launched?
TurtleBot 3 Burger launched in 2017. Vector launched in 2018.
How much does TurtleBot 3 Burger cost compared to Vector?
TurtleBot 3 Burger is listed at $549. Vector is listed at $250.
How do TurtleBot 3 Burger and Vector compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TurtleBot 3 Burger scores 69/100. Vector scores 32/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TurtleBot 3 Burger and Vector 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 TurtleBot 3 Burger and Vector?
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
TurtleBot 3 Burger vs Vector 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.