Aibo vs Hobbs W1
Side-by-side comparison of Aibo (Sony) and Hobbs W1 (Noetix) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AiboJapan
- Hobbs W1China
Year First Available
- Aibo2018
- Hobbs W12025
Verified Deployments
- Aibo0 Deployments
- Hobbs W10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aibo$2,900
- Hobbs W1$320
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aibo2 hrs
- Hobbs W16 hrs
Availability Status
- AiboACTIVE
- Hobbs W1ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,900 | $320 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aibo and Hobbs W1?
Aibo is made by Sony, based in JP. Hobbs W1 is made by Noetix, based in CN.
When were Aibo and Hobbs W1 launched?
Aibo launched in 2018. Hobbs W1 launched in 2025.
How much does Aibo cost compared to Hobbs W1?
Aibo is listed at $2,900. Hobbs W1 is listed at $320.
How do Aibo and Hobbs W1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Aibo scores 49/100. Hobbs W1 scores 44/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Aibo and Hobbs W1 comparable?
Aibo is categorized as Hospitality Service; Hobbs W1 as Humanoid. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service And Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service And Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Aibo and Hobbs W1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Aibo vs Hobbs W1 compares two robots in the hospitality-service and humanoid categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.