HARPY vs TUG
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) vs Aethon — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.
QUICK TAKE
- TUG offers the longer runtime (600 min vs 540 min).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| HARPY | TUG | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) | Aethon |
| Category | Service-Robots | Delivery-Robots |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Payload | — | 454 kg |
| Battery Life | 540 min | 600 min |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi or 900 MHz radio; remote link to Aethon command centre |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the HARPY and the TUG?
HARPY is made by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), while TUG is made by Aethon. HARPY is a service-robots, while TUG is a delivery-robots.
Which has the longer battery life, the HARPY or the TUG?
The TUG has the higher runtime at about 600 minutes, compared to about 540 minutes for the HARPY.


