TurtleBot vs TurtleBot 3 Burger
Side-by-side comparison of TurtleBot (Willow Garage) and TurtleBot 3 Burger (ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TurtleBotUnited States
- TurtleBot 3 BurgerSouth Korea
Year First Available
- TurtleBot2011
- TurtleBot 3 Burger2017
Verified Deployments
- TurtleBot0 Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Burger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TurtleBot$1,500
- TurtleBot 3 Burger$549
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TurtleBot2.5 hrs
- TurtleBot 3 Burger2 hrs
Availability Status
- TurtleBotACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3 BurgerACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,500 | $549 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes TurtleBot and TurtleBot 3 Burger?
TurtleBot is made by Willow Garage, based in US. TurtleBot 3 Burger is made by ROBOTIS Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were TurtleBot and TurtleBot 3 Burger launched?
TurtleBot launched in 2011. TurtleBot 3 Burger launched in 2017.
How much does TurtleBot cost compared to TurtleBot 3 Burger?
TurtleBot is listed at $1,500. TurtleBot 3 Burger is listed at $549.
How do TurtleBot and TurtleBot 3 Burger compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TurtleBot scores 69/100. TurtleBot 3 Burger scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TurtleBot and TurtleBot 3 Burger comparable?
TurtleBot is categorized as Amr Warehouse; TurtleBot 3 Burger as Education. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Amr Warehouse And Education robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Amr Warehouse And Education TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between TurtleBot and TurtleBot 3 Burger?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling.
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The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags
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About this comparison
TurtleBot vs TurtleBot 3 Burger compares two robots in the amr-warehouse and education categories. 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.