Ava vs HT-GJ30
Side-by-side comparison of Ava (Ava Robotics) and HT-GJ30 (Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AvaUnited States
- HT-GJ30China
Year First Available
- Ava2018
- HT-GJ30—
Verified Deployments
- Ava0 Deployments
- HT-GJ300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ava$32,000
- HT-GJ30$1,230
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- HT-GJ3012 hrs
Availability Status
- AvaACTIVE
- HT-GJ30ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Ava—
- HT-GJ30300 kg
Robot Weight
- Ava84.4 kg
- HT-GJ3065 kg
Compartment Type
- Avaenclosed locked
- HT-GJ30—
Dimensions
- Ava575x575x1650
- HT-GJ301650*580*550
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avaslam natural
- HT-GJ30other
Max Speed
- Ava1 m/s
- HT-GJ30—
Min Passable Width
- Ava57.5 cm
- HT-GJ30—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- HT-GJ3012 hrs
Auto Docking
- AvaYes
- HT-GJ30—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Avacentralized cloud
- HT-GJ30—
Floor Compatibility
- Avahard floor
- HT-GJ30—
Display & UX
Display Size
- Ava21.5 "
- HT-GJ30—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ava$32,000
- HT-GJ30$1,230
Warranty
- Ava—
- HT-GJ301 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,230 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 300 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 84.4 kg | 65 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 575x575x1650 | 1650*580*550 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 57.5 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 12 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 " | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 | $1,230 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, IP Rating, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Ava and HT-GJ30?
Ava is made by Ava Robotics, based in US. HT-GJ30 is made by Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Ava cost compared to HT-GJ30?
Ava is listed at $32,000. HT-GJ30 is listed at $1,230.
How do Ava and HT-GJ30 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ava scores 33/100. HT-GJ30 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ava and HT-GJ30 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 HT-GJ30?
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 HT-GJ30 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.