AoBo KaKa vs Pibo
Side-by-side comparison of AoBo KaKa (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) and Pibo (Circulus Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AoBo KaKaChina
- PiboSouth Korea
Year First Available
- AoBo KaKa—
- Pibo2020
Verified Deployments
- AoBo KaKa0 Deployments
- Pibo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AoBo KaKa$4,000–$11,888 USD
- PiboContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AoBo KaKa6 hrs
- Pibo2 hrs
Availability Status
- AoBo KaKaACTIVE
- PiboACTIVE
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- AoBo KaKaother
- Piboother
Power
Battery Runtime
- AoBo KaKa6 hrs
- Pibo2 hrs
Charge Time
- AoBo KaKa—
- Pibo5 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AoBo KaKa$4,000–$11,888 USD
- PiboContact for quote
Warranty
- AoBo KaKa1 yrs
- Pibo—
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,000–$11,888 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,000–$11,888 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Robot Weight, Tray Count, Compartment Type, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Display Size, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
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 | AoBo KaKa | Pibo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,944 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,056 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3047% | — |
Pibo 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AoBo KaKa and Pibo?
AoBo KaKa is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Pibo is made by Circulus Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do AoBo KaKa and Pibo compare on the Robo Index?
AoBo KaKa grades A on the Robo Index. Pibo grades A. 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 AoBo KaKa and Pibo 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 AoBo KaKa and Pibo?
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
AoBo KaKa vs Pibo 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 Robo Index is calculated.