TurtleBot 3 vs UBTECH优必选alpha 1S
Side-by-side comparison of TurtleBot 3 (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TurtleBot 3South Korea
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1SChina
Year First Available
- TurtleBot 32017
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S2017
Verified Deployments
- TurtleBot 30 Deployments
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TurtleBot 3$549 USD
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S$500–$999 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TurtleBot 32 hrs
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
Availability Status
- TurtleBot 3ACTIVE
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1SACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- TurtleBot 330 kg
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
Max Speed
- TurtleBot 30.3 m/s
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
Autonomy Level
- TurtleBot 3fully autonomous
- UBTECH优必选alpha 1S—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available | 2017 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $549 USD | $500–$999 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes TurtleBot 3 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S?
TurtleBot 3 is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
When were TurtleBot 3 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S launched?
TurtleBot 3 launched in 2017. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S launched in 2017.
How do TurtleBot 3 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S compare on the Robo Index?
TurtleBot 3 scores 94/100. UBTECH优必选alpha 1S scores 36/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TurtleBot 3 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S 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 and UBTECH优必选alpha 1S?
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 vs UBTECH优必选alpha 1S 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.