AELOS vs Lego WeDo 2.0
Side-by-side comparison of AELOS (Leju Robotics) and Lego WeDo 2.0 (Lego) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AELOSChina
- Lego WeDo 2.0—
Year First Available
- AELOS2016
- Lego WeDo 2.02016
Verified Deployments
- AELOS0 Deployments
- Lego WeDo 2.00 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AELOSContact for quote
- Lego WeDo 2.0$190 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AELOS1 hrs
- Lego WeDo 2.0—
Availability Status
- AELOSACTIVE
- Lego WeDo 2.0ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- AELOS—
- Lego WeDo 2.0150 mm
Autonomy Level
- AELOS—
- Lego WeDo 2.0partially autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available | 2016 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $190 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 150 mm |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | partially autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Max Speed, IP Rating
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 | Lego WeDo 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $190 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $249,810 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +131514% |
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 Lego WeDo 2.0?
AELOS is made by Leju Robotics, based in CN. Lego WeDo 2.0 is made by Lego.
When were AELOS and Lego WeDo 2.0 launched?
AELOS launched in 2016. Lego WeDo 2.0 launched in 2016.
How do AELOS and Lego WeDo 2.0 compare on the Robo Index?
AELOS grades AA on the Robo Index. Lego WeDo 2.0 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 Lego WeDo 2.0 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 Lego WeDo 2.0?
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 Lego WeDo 2.0 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.