B1 vs C40
Side-by-side comparison of B1 (Bedestrian) and C40 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- B1—
- C40China
Year First Available
- B12024
- C40—
Verified Deployments
- B10 Deployments
- C400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- B1$100,000
- C40$18,000–$29,600
Battery / Shift Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- C405 hrs
Availability Status
- B1ACTIVE
- C40ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- B120 kg
- C40300 kg
Robot Weight
- B155 kg
- C4070 kg
Dimensions
- B11126x467x636
- C40578x500x690
IP Rating
- B1IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional)
- C40—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- B1lidar slam,hybrid
- C40lidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- B11.2 m/s
- C400.8 m/s
Min Passable Width
- B1—
- C4065 cm
Power
Battery Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- C405 hrs
Charge Time
- B12 hrs
- C402 hrs
Auto Docking
- B1Yes
- C40Yes
Hot-Swap Battery
- B1—
- C40No
Integration
Elevator API
- B1Yes
- C40—
Fleet Management
- B1centralized cloud
- C40single dashboard
Floor Compatibility
- B1—
- C40hard floor,low pile carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- B1$100,000
- C40$18,000–$29,600
Warranty
- B11 yrs
- C402 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $18,000–$29,600 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 300 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 70 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 1126x467x636 | 578x500x690 |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional) | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 65 cm |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | — | No |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | single dashboard |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor,low pile carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $18,000–$29,600 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Compartment Type, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes B1 and C40?
B1 is made by Bedestrian. C40 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do B1 and C40 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
B1 scores 97/100. C40 scores 77/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between B1 and C40?
B1 carries up to 20 kg. C40 carries up to 300 kg.
Are B1 and C40 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between B1 and C40?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
B1 vs C40 compares two robots in the delivery 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.