Aibo vs Kebbi the Salesbot
Side-by-side comparison of Aibo (Sony) and Kebbi the Salesbot (Nuwa Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AiboJapan
- Kebbi the SalesbotTaiwan
Year First Available
- Aibo2018
- Kebbi the Salesbot2016
Verified Deployments
- Aibo0 Deployments
- Kebbi the Salesbot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aibo$2,900
- Kebbi the Salesbot$5,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aibo2 hrs
- Kebbi the Salesbot7 hrs
Availability Status
- AiboACTIVE
- Kebbi the SalesbotACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Aibo—
- Kebbi the Salesbot2.5 kg
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Aiboother
- Kebbi the Salesbot—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Aibo2 hrs
- Kebbi the Salesbot7 hrs
Charge Time
- Aibo—
- Kebbi the Salesbot4 hrs
Integration
Elevator API
- Aibo—
- Kebbi the SalesbotYes
Fleet Management
- Aibo—
- Kebbi the Salesbotnone
Floor Compatibility
- Aibo—
- Kebbi the Salesbothard floor
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- Aibo—
- Kebbi the SalesbotYes
Languages Supported
- Aibo—
- Kebbi the SalesbotEnglish, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Japanese
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aibo$2,900
- Kebbi the Salesbot$5,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,900 | $5,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 kg |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | none |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | — | English, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Japanese |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,900 | $5,000 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Count, Compartment Type, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Display Size, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aibo and Kebbi the Salesbot?
Aibo is made by Sony, based in JP. Kebbi the Salesbot is made by Nuwa Robotics, based in TW.
When were Aibo and Kebbi the Salesbot launched?
Aibo launched in 2018. Kebbi the Salesbot launched in 2016.
How much does Aibo cost compared to Kebbi the Salesbot?
Aibo is listed at $2,900. Kebbi the Salesbot is listed at $5,000.
Are Aibo and Kebbi the Salesbot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Hospitality Service on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service 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 Kebbi the Salesbot?
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 Kebbi the Salesbot compares two robots in the hospitality-service category. 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.