AELOS vs KIBO 21 Kit
Side-by-side comparison of AELOS (Leju Robotics) and KIBO 21 Kit (KinderLab Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AELOSChina
- KIBO 21 KitUnited States
Year First Available
- AELOS2016
- KIBO 21 Kit—
Verified Deployments
- AELOS0 Deployments
- KIBO 21 Kit0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AELOSContact for quote
- KIBO 21 Kit$820 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AELOS1 hrs
- KIBO 21 Kit—
Availability Status
- AELOSACTIVE
- KIBO 21 KitACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $820 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, 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 | KIBO 21 Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $820 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $249,180 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +30388% |
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 KIBO 21 Kit?
AELOS is made by Leju Robotics, based in CN. KIBO 21 Kit is made by KinderLab Robotics, based in US.
How do AELOS and KIBO 21 Kit compare on the Robo Score?
AELOS scores 65.2 on the Robo Score. KIBO 21 Kit scores 44.9. 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 AELOS and KIBO 21 Kit 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 KIBO 21 Kit?
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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AELOS vs KIBO 21 Kit 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 Score is calculated.