AELOS vs Thymio 2+
Side-by-side comparison of AELOS (Leju Robotics) and Thymio 2+ (Mobsya) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AELOSChina
- Thymio 2+—
Year First Available
- AELOS2016
- Thymio 2+—
Verified Deployments
- AELOS0 Deployments
- Thymio 2+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AELOSContact for quote
- Thymio 2+$250 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AELOS1 hrs
- Thymio 2+5 hrs
Availability Status
- AELOSACTIVE
- Thymio 2+ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- AELOS—
- Thymio 2+0.1 m/s
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $250 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, 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 | Thymio 2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $250 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $249,750 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +99904% |
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 Thymio 2+?
AELOS is made by Leju Robotics, based in CN. Thymio 2+ is made by Mobsya.
How do AELOS and Thymio 2+ compare on the Robo Index?
AELOS grades AA on the Robo Index. Thymio 2+ grades BBB. 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 Thymio 2+ 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 Thymio 2+?
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 Thymio 2+ 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.