Ava vs ELF ROBOT
Side-by-side comparison of Ava (Ava Robotics) and ELF ROBOT (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AvaUnited States
- ELF ROBOTChina
Year First Available
- Ava2018
- ELF ROBOT2014
Verified Deployments
- Ava0 Deployments
- ELF ROBOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ava$32,000
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
Availability Status
- AvaACTIVE
- ELF ROBOTACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Ava84.4 kg
- ELF ROBOT—
Compartment Type
- Avaenclosed locked
- ELF ROBOT—
Dimensions
- Ava575x575x1650
- ELF ROBOT—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avaslam natural
- ELF ROBOT—
Max Speed
- Ava1 m/s
- ELF ROBOT—
Min Passable Width
- Ava57.5 cm
- ELF ROBOT—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
Auto Docking
- AvaYes
- ELF ROBOT—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Avacentralized cloud
- ELF ROBOT—
Floor Compatibility
- Avahard floor
- ELF ROBOT—
Display & UX
Display Size
- Ava21.5 "
- ELF ROBOT—
Voice Interaction
- Ava—
- ELF ROBOTYes
Languages Supported
- Ava—
- ELF ROBOTChinese, English
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ava$32,000
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 | $3,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 84.4 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 575x575x1650 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 57.5 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 21.5 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | — | Chinese, English |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 | $3,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Count, IP Rating, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ava and ELF ROBOT?
Ava is made by Ava Robotics, based in US. ELF ROBOT is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Ava and ELF ROBOT launched?
Ava launched in 2018. ELF ROBOT launched in 2014.
How much does Ava cost compared to ELF ROBOT?
Ava is listed at $32,000. ELF ROBOT is listed at $3,500.
How do Ava and ELF ROBOT compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ava scores 33/100. ELF ROBOT scores 65/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ava and ELF ROBOT 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 ELF ROBOT?
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 ELF ROBOT 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.