Ava vs S30
Side-by-side comparison of Ava (Ava Robotics) and S30 (Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AvaUnited States
- S30China
Year First Available
- Ava2018
- S302019
Verified Deployments
- Ava0 Deployments
- S300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ava$32,000 USD
- S30$9,100–$9,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- S3010 hrs
Availability Status
- AvaACTIVE
- S30ACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Ava84.4 kg
- S30—
Compartment Type
- Avaenclosed locked
- S30—
Dimensions
- Ava575x575x1650
- S30—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avaslam natural
- S30other
Max Speed
- Ava1 m/s
- S30—
Min Passable Width
- Ava57.5 cm
- S30—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- S3010 hrs
Charge Time
- Ava—
- S304 hrs
Auto Docking
- AvaYes
- S30—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Avacentralized cloud
- S30—
Floor Compatibility
- Avahard floor
- S30—
Display & UX
Display Size
- Ava21.5 "
- S30—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ava$32,000 USD
- S30$9,100–$9,600 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $32,000 USD | $9,100–$9,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 84.4 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 575x575x1650 | — |
| 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 | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 4 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 USD | $9,100–$9,600 USD |
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Ava | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $32,000 | $9,350 |
| Payback period | 7.7 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $218,000 | $240,650 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +681% | +2574% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Ava and S30?
Ava is made by Ava Robotics, based in US. S30 is made by Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Ava and S30 launched?
Ava launched in 2018. S30 launched in 2019.
How do Ava and S30 compare on the Robo Index?
Ava grades A on the Robo Index. S30 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 S30 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 S30?
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 S30 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.