AELOS vs EngineAI SA01 EDU
Side-by-side comparison of AELOS (Leju Robotics) and EngineAI SA01 EDU (EngineAI Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AELOSChina

- EngineAI SA01 EDUChina

Year First Available
- AELOS2016

- EngineAI SA01 EDU2025

Verified Deployments
- AELOS0 Deployments

- EngineAI SA01 EDU0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AELOSContact for quote

- EngineAI SA01 EDU$5,300–$10,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- AELOS1 hrs

- EngineAI SA01 EDU2 hrs

Availability Status
- AELOSACTIVE

- EngineAI SA01 EDUACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- AELOS—

- EngineAI SA01 EDU15 kg

Max Speed
- AELOS—

- EngineAI SA01 EDU1 m/s

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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,300–$10,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating, 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 | AELOS | EngineAI SA01 EDU |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $7,650 |
| Payback period | — | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $242,350 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +3168% |
AELOS has 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 AELOS and EngineAI SA01 EDU?
AELOS is made by Leju Robotics, based in CN. EngineAI SA01 EDU is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN.
When were AELOS and EngineAI SA01 EDU launched?
AELOS launched in 2016. EngineAI SA01 EDU launched in 2025.
How do AELOS and EngineAI SA01 EDU compare on the Robo Index?
AELOS grades AA on the Robo Index. EngineAI SA01 EDU 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 AELOS and EngineAI SA01 EDU in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AELOS and EngineAI SA01 EDU?
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 Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
AELOS vs EngineAI SA01 EDU compares two robots in the education 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.