Aibo vs Xiaoling Standard
Side-by-side comparison of Aibo (Sony) and Xiaoling Standard (Warmcore) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AiboJapan
- Xiaoling StandardChina
Year First Available
- Aibo2018
- Xiaoling Standard—
Verified Deployments
- Aibo0 Deployments
- Xiaoling Standard0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aibo$3,200 USD
- Xiaoling Standard$7,990 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aibo2 hrs
- Xiaoling Standard4 hrs
Availability Status
- AiboACTIVE
- Xiaoling StandardACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Aibofully autonomous
- Xiaoling Standard—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,200 USD | $7,990 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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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 | Aibo | Xiaoling Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,200 | $7,990 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,800 | $242,010 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +7713% | +3029% |
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 Aibo and Xiaoling Standard?
Aibo is made by Sony, based in JP. Xiaoling Standard is made by Warmcore, based in CN.
How much does Aibo cost compared to Xiaoling Standard?
Aibo is listed at $3,200. Xiaoling Standard is listed at $7,990.
How do Aibo and Xiaoling Standard compare on the Robo Index?
Aibo grades AA on the Robo Index. Xiaoling Standard 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 Aibo and Xiaoling Standard in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Companion on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Aibo and Xiaoling Standard?
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 hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Aibo vs Xiaoling Standard compares two robots in the companion 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.