Bolt vs Kinisi 01

Side-by-side comparison of Bolt (Standard Bots) and Kinisi 01 (Kinisi Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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BoltBBB

Kinisi 01BBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

BoltUnited States
Kinisi 01United States

Year First Available

Bolt—
Kinisi 012025

Verified Deployments

Bolt0 Deployments
Kinisi 010 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Bolt$37,000 USD
Kinisi 01$75,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Bolt—
Kinisi 018 hrs

Availability Status

BoltACTIVE
Kinisi 01ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Bolt18 kg
Kinisi 0140 kg

Reach

Bolt1,300 mm
Kinisi 01—

Max Speed

Bolt3 m/s
Kinisi 012.4 m/s

	Boltmobile-manipulatorStandard Bots BBBRobo Index	Kinisi 01mobile-manipulatorKinisi Robotics BBBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2025
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$37,000 USD	$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	—	8 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	18 kg	40 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,300 mm	—
Max Speed (values differ)	3 m/s	2.4 m/s

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Bolt	Kinisi 01
Investment	$37,000	$75,000
Payback period	8.9 mo	18.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$213,000	$175,000
ROI (5 yr)	+576%	+233%

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Bolt and Kinisi 01?

Bolt is made by Standard Bots, based in US. Kinisi 01 is made by Kinisi Robotics, based in US.

How much does Bolt cost compared to Kinisi 01?

Bolt is listed at $37,000. Kinisi 01 is listed at $75,000.

How do Bolt and Kinisi 01 compare on the Robo Index?

Bolt grades BBB on the Robo Index. Kinisi 01 grades BBB. 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.

What is the payload difference between Bolt and Kinisi 01?

Bolt carries up to 18 kg. Kinisi 01 carries up to 40 kg.

Are Bolt and Kinisi 01 in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Bolt and Kinisi 01?

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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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About this comparison

Bolt vs Kinisi 01 compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.