Automatronics vs CLOi GuideBot
Side-by-side comparison of Automatronics (Walt Disney Imagineering) and CLOi GuideBot (LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AutomatronicsUnited States
- CLOi GuideBotSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Automatronics2016
- CLOi GuideBot2017
Verified Deployments
- Automatronics0 Deployments
- CLOi GuideBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AutomatronicsContact for quote
- CLOi GuideBot$39,990 USD
Availability Status
- AutomatronicsACTIVE
- CLOi GuideBotACTIVE
Physical
Dimensions
- Automatronics733x886x1168
- CLOi GuideBot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Automatronicsslam natural
- CLOi GuideBotother
Max Speed
- Automatronics1.4 m/s
- CLOi GuideBot—
Integration
Floor Compatibility
- Automatronicshard floor
- CLOi GuideBot—
Display & UX
Display Size
- Automatronics—
- CLOi GuideBot27 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AutomatronicsContact for quote
- CLOi GuideBot$39,990 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $39,990 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions (values differ) | 733x886x1168 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Integration | ||
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 27 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $39,990 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Robot Weight, Tray Count, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Battery Runtime, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | Automatronics | CLOi GuideBot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $39,990 |
| Payback period | — | 9.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $210,010 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +525% |
Automatronics 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Automatronics and CLOi GuideBot?
Automatronics is made by Walt Disney Imagineering, based in US. CLOi GuideBot is made by LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company, based in KR.
When were Automatronics and CLOi GuideBot launched?
Automatronics launched in 2016. CLOi GuideBot launched in 2017.
How do Automatronics and CLOi GuideBot compare on the Robo Score?
Automatronics scores 57.1 on the Robo Score. CLOi GuideBot scores 60.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Automatronics and CLOi GuideBot 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 Automatronics and CLOi GuideBot?
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
Automatronics vs CLOi GuideBot 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 Score is calculated.