Aibo vs Moxi
Side-by-side comparison of Aibo (Sony) and Moxi (Diligent Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AiboJapan
- MoxiUnited States
Year First Available
- Aibo2018
- Moxi2018
Verified Deployments
- Aibo0 Deployments
- Moxi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aibo$2,900
- Moxi$20,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aibo2 hrs
- Moxi—
Availability Status
- AiboACTIVE
- MoxiACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Aibo—
- Moxi15 kg
Robot Weight
- Aibo—
- Moxi40 kg
Compartment Type
- Aibo—
- Moxienclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Aiboother
- Moxiother
Max Speed
- Aibo—
- Moxi5.4 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Aibo2 hrs
- Moxi—
Auto Docking
- Aibo—
- MoxiYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Aibo—
- MoxiYes
Fleet Management
- Aibo—
- Moxicentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Aibo—
- Moxihard floor
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- Aibo—
- MoxiYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aibo$2,900
- Moxi$20,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available | 2018 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,900 | $20,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 15 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 5.4 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,900 | $20,000 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Dimensions, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Display Size, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aibo and Moxi?
Aibo is made by Sony, based in JP. Moxi is made by Diligent Robotics, based in US.
When were Aibo and Moxi launched?
Aibo launched in 2018. Moxi launched in 2018.
How much does Aibo cost compared to Moxi?
Aibo is listed at $2,900. Moxi is listed at $20,000.
How do Aibo and Moxi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Aibo scores 49/100. Moxi scores 40/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Aibo and Moxi 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 Moxi?
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 Moxi 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.