Beetle vs WLS-9YQ-LD1
Side-by-side comparison of Beetle (Gausium) and WLS-9YQ-LD1 (Wuxi Wanlv Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BeetleChina
- WLS-9YQ-LD1—
Verified Deployments
- Beetle0 Deployments
- WLS-9YQ-LD10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Beetle$25,999–$31,718 USD
- WLS-9YQ-LD1$11,383–$12,648 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Beetle—
- WLS-9YQ-LD13 hrs
Availability Status
- BeetleACTIVE
- WLS-9YQ-LD1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $25,999–$31,718 USD | $11,383–$12,648 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Beetle | WLS-9YQ-LD1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $28,859 | $12,015 |
| Payback period | 6.9 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $221,142 | $237,985 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +766% | +1981% |
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 Beetle and WLS-9YQ-LD1?
Beetle is made by Gausium, based in CN. WLS-9YQ-LD1 is made by Wuxi Wanlv Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
How do Beetle and WLS-9YQ-LD1 compare on the Robo Score?
Beetle scores 60.1 on the Robo Score. WLS-9YQ-LD1 scores 61.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Beetle and WLS-9YQ-LD1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Beetle and WLS-9YQ-LD1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
Beetle vs WLS-9YQ-LD1 compares two robots in the cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.