ACR vs Expliner
Side-by-side comparison of ACR (Hyundai Motor Group) and Expliner (HiBot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ACRSouth Korea
- ExplinerJapan
Year First Available
- ACR2025
- Expliner2010
Verified Deployments
- ACR0 Deployments
- Expliner0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ACR$40,250 USD
- Expliner$3,298 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ACR—
- Expliner6 hrs
Availability Status
- ACRACTIVE
- ExplinerACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- ACR5,565 mm
- Expliner—
Payload Capacity
- ACR50 kg
- Expliner80 kg
Max Speed
- ACR1.3 m/s
- Expliner0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- ACR—
- Explinersemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $40,250 USD | $3,298 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5,565 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | 80 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ACR | Expliner |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $40,250 | $3,298 |
| Payback period | 9.7 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $209,750 | $246,702 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +521% | +7480% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ACR and Expliner?
ACR is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR. Expliner is made by HiBot, based in JP.
When were ACR and Expliner launched?
ACR launched in 2025. Expliner launched in 2010.
How much does ACR cost compared to Expliner?
ACR is listed at $40,250. Expliner is listed at $3,298.
How do ACR and Expliner compare on the Robo Index?
ACR grades AA on the Robo Index. Expliner grades A. 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 ACR and Expliner in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ACR and Expliner?
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 security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ACR vs Expliner compares two robots in the security 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.