Ava vs KettyBot
Side-by-side comparison of Ava (Ava Robotics) and KettyBot (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AvaUnited States
- KettyBotChina
Year First Available
- Ava2018
- KettyBot2016
Verified Deployments
- Ava0 Deployments
- KettyBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ava$32,000 USD
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- KettyBot—
Availability Status
- AvaACTIVE
- KettyBotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Ava—
- KettyBot30 kg
Robot Weight
- Ava84.4 kg
- KettyBot—
Compartment Type
- Avaenclosed locked
- KettyBotopen tray
Dimensions
- Ava575x575x1650
- KettyBot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avaslam natural
- KettyBotslam natural
Max Speed
- Ava1 m/s
- KettyBot—
Min Passable Width
- Ava57.5 cm
- KettyBot—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- KettyBot—
Auto Docking
- AvaYes
- KettyBot—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Avacentralized cloud
- KettyBot—
Floor Compatibility
- Avahard floor
- KettyBot—
Display & UX
Display Size
- Ava21.5 "
- KettyBot18.5 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ava$32,000 USD
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 USD | $13,000–$15,714 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 84.4 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | open tray |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 575x575x1650 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type | slam natural | slam natural |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 57.5 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 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 " | 18.5 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 USD | $13,000–$15,714 USD |
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, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ava and KettyBot?
Ava is made by Ava Robotics, based in US. KettyBot is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Ava and KettyBot launched?
Ava launched in 2018. KettyBot launched in 2016.
How do Ava and KettyBot compare on the Robo Index?
Ava grades A on the Robo Index. KettyBot grades A. 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 KettyBot 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 KettyBot?
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 KettyBot 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.