Ava vs The Grand Éléphant
Side-by-side comparison of Ava (Ava Robotics) and The Grand Éléphant (Les Machines de l'île) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AvaUnited States
- The Grand ÉléphantFrance
Year First Available
- Ava2018
- The Grand Éléphant2018
Verified Deployments
- Ava0 Deployments
- The Grand Éléphant0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ava$32,000 USD
- The Grand ÉléphantContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- The Grand Éléphant—
Availability Status
- AvaACTIVE
- The Grand ÉléphantACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Ava84.4 kg
- The Grand Éléphant48,400 kg
Compartment Type
- Avaenclosed locked
- The Grand Éléphant—
Dimensions
- Ava575x575x1650
- The Grand Éléphant8000x21000x12000
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avaslam natural
- The Grand Éléphant—
Max Speed
- Ava1 m/s
- The Grand Éléphant0.3 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Ava57.5 cm
- The Grand Éléphant—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ava6 hrs
- The Grand Éléphant—
Auto Docking
- AvaYes
- The Grand Éléphant—
Integration
PMS / POS Integration
- Ava—
- The Grand ÉléphantNo
Fleet Management
- Avacentralized cloud
- The Grand Éléphant—
Floor Compatibility
- Avahard floor
- The Grand Éléphant—
Display & UX
Display Size
- Ava21.5 "
- The Grand Éléphant—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ava$32,000 USD
- The Grand ÉléphantContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | France |
| Year First Available | 2018 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 84.4 kg | 48,400 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 575x575x1650 | 8000x21000x12000 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 57.5 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | — | No |
| 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 | Contact for quote |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Count, IP Rating, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ava and The Grand Éléphant?
Ava is made by Ava Robotics, based in US. The Grand Éléphant is made by Les Machines de l'île, based in FR.
When were Ava and The Grand Éléphant launched?
Ava launched in 2018. The Grand Éléphant launched in 2018.
How do Ava and The Grand Éléphant compare on the Robo Index?
Ava grades A on the Robo Index. The Grand Éléphant 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 The Grand Éléphant 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 The Grand Éléphant?
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 The Grand Éléphant 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.