ARI vs KEENON S100
Side-by-side comparison of ARI (PAL Robotics) and KEENON S100 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Cleaning & Facilities buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ARISpain
- KEENON S100China
Verified Deployments
- ARI0 Deployments
- KEENON S1000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ARI$45,000–$350,000 USD
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ARI—
- KEENON S1008 hrs
Availability Status
- ARIACTIVE
- KEENON S100ACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- ARI—
- KEENON S10087.5 kg
Payload
- ARI—
- KEENON S10099.8 kg
Tray Count
- ARI—
- KEENON S1002
Compartment Type
- ARI—
- KEENON S100closed drawer
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- ARIother
- KEENON S100slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- ARI—
- KEENON S1008 hrs
Charge Time
- ARI—
- KEENON S1002.5 hrs
Display & UX
Display Size
- ARI10 "
- KEENON S10010.1 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ARI$45,000–$350,000 USD
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $45,000–$350,000 USD | $19,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 87.5 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 99.8 kg |
| Tray Count (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | closed drawer |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 10 " | 10.1 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $45,000–$350,000 USD | $19,600 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ARI | KEENON S100 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $197,500 | $19,600 |
| Payback period | 47.4 mo | 4.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $52,500 | $230,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +27% | +1176% |
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 ARI and KEENON S100?
ARI is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES. KEENON S100 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ARI and KEENON S100 compare on the Robo Index?
ARI grades A on the Robo Index. KEENON S100 grades AA. 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 ARI and KEENON S100 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 ARI and KEENON S100?
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
ARI vs KEENON S100 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.