ADES EX-01 vs Hullbot
Side-by-side comparison of ADES EX-01 (KOKS Group) and Hullbot (Hullbot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ADES EX-01Netherlands
- HullbotAustralia
Year First Available
- ADES EX-012011
- Hullbot2014
Verified Deployments
- ADES EX-010 Deployments
- Hullbot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ADES EX-01ACTIVE
- HullbotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- ADES EX-01IP68
- Hullbot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Netherlands | Australia |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP68 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, Autonomy Level
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 | ADES EX-01 | Hullbot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ADES EX-01, Hullbot have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ADES EX-01 and Hullbot?
ADES EX-01 is made by KOKS Group, based in NL. Hullbot is made by Hullbot, based in AU.
When were ADES EX-01 and Hullbot launched?
ADES EX-01 launched in 2011. Hullbot launched in 2014.
How do ADES EX-01 and Hullbot compare on the Robo Index?
ADES EX-01 grades A on the Robo Index. Hullbot 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 ADES EX-01 and Hullbot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ADES EX-01 and Hullbot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
ADES EX-01 vs Hullbot compares two robots in the cleaning 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.