Ava vs DINERBOT T8
Side-by-side comparison of Ava (Ava Robotics) and DINERBOT T8 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AvaUnited States
- DINERBOT T8China
Year First Available
- Ava2018
- DINERBOT T8—
Verified Deployments
- Ava0 Deployments
- DINERBOT T80 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ava$32,000 USD
- DINERBOT T8$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- DINERBOT T813.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AvaACTIVE
- DINERBOT T8ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Ava—
- DINERBOT T820 kg
Robot Weight
- Ava84.4 kg
- DINERBOT T838 kg
Tray Count
- Ava—
- DINERBOT T83
Compartment Type
- Avaenclosed locked
- DINERBOT T8open trays
Dimensions
- Ava575x575x1650
- DINERBOT T8384x468x1123
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avaslam natural
- DINERBOT T8hybrid
Max Speed
- Ava1 m/s
- DINERBOT T81.2 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Ava57.5 cm
- DINERBOT T855 cm
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- DINERBOT T813.5 hrs
Charge Time
- Ava—
- DINERBOT T85 hrs
Auto Docking
- AvaYes
- DINERBOT T8Yes
Integration
Fleet Management
- Avacentralized cloud
- DINERBOT T8centralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Avahard floor
- DINERBOT T8hard floor
Display & UX
Display Size
- Ava21.5 "
- DINERBOT T810.1 "
Voice Interaction
- Ava—
- DINERBOT T8Yes
Languages Supported
- Ava—
- DINERBOT T8English, Chinese, Japanese
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ava$32,000 USD
- DINERBOT T8$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 13.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 84.4 kg | 38 kg |
| Tray Count (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | open trays |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 575x575x1650 | 384x468x1123 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 57.5 cm | 55 cm |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 13.5 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 21.5 " | 10.1 " |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | — | English, Chinese, Japanese |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 USD | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ava and DINERBOT T8?
Ava is made by Ava Robotics, based in US. DINERBOT T8 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Ava cost compared to DINERBOT T8?
Ava is listed at $32,000. DINERBOT T8 is listed at $5,500.
How do Ava and DINERBOT T8 compare on the Robo Index?
Ava grades A on the Robo Index. DINERBOT T8 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 Ava and DINERBOT T8 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 Ava and DINERBOT T8?
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
Ava vs DINERBOT T8 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.