ADAM vs KettyBot
Side-by-side comparison of ADAM (Richtech Robotics) and KettyBot (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ADAMUnited States
- KettyBotChina
Year First Available
- ADAM—
- KettyBot2021
Verified Deployments
- ADAM0 Deployments
- KettyBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ADAM$180,000 USD
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
Availability Status
- ADAMACTIVE
- KettyBotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- ADAM5 kg
- KettyBot30 kg
Compartment Type
- ADAM—
- KettyBotopen tray
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- ADAMother
- KettyBotslam natural
Display & UX
Display Size
- ADAM—
- KettyBot18.5 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ADAM$180,000 USD
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $180,000 USD | $13,000–$15,714 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 30 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | open tray |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 18.5 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $180,000 USD | $13,000–$15,714 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Robot Weight, Tray Count, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Battery Runtime, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | ADAM | KettyBot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $180,000 | $14,357 |
| Payback period | 43.2 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $70,000 | $235,643 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +39% | +1641% |
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 ADAM and KettyBot?
ADAM is made by Richtech Robotics, based in US. KettyBot is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ADAM and KettyBot compare on the Robo Score?
ADAM scores 56.2 on the Robo Score. KettyBot scores 63.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ADAM and KettyBot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Hospitality Service on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ADAM and KettyBot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
ADAM vs KettyBot compares two robots in the hospitality-service category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.