BallIP vs HT-GJ30
Side-by-side comparison of BallIP (Tohoku Gakuin University) and HT-GJ30 (Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BallIP—
- HT-GJ30China
Year First Available
- BallIP2017
- HT-GJ30—
Verified Deployments
- BallIP0 Deployments
- HT-GJ300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BallIP$1,000
- HT-GJ30$1,230
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BallIP1 hrs
- HT-GJ3012 hrs
Availability Status
- BallIPACTIVE
- HT-GJ30ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,000 | $1,230 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes BallIP and HT-GJ30?
BallIP is made by Tohoku Gakuin University. HT-GJ30 is made by Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does BallIP cost compared to HT-GJ30?
BallIP is listed at $1,000. HT-GJ30 is listed at $1,230.
How do BallIP and HT-GJ30 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BallIP 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 BallIP and HT-GJ30 comparable?
BallIP is categorized as Research; HT-GJ30 as Hospitality Service. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Hospitality Service TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BallIP 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: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
BallIP vs HT-GJ30 compares two robots in the research and hospitality-service categories. 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.