Bolt vs RB-KAIROS+ GOFA
Side-by-side comparison of Bolt (Standard Bots) and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BoltUnited States

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFASpain

Verified Deployments
- Bolt0 Deployments

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Bolt$37,000 USD

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA$50,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- Bolt—

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA8 hrs

Availability Status
- BoltACTIVE

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFAACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Bolt18 kg

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA250 kg

Reach
- Bolt1,300 mm

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA850 mm

Max Speed
- Bolt3 m/s

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFA1.5 m/s

IP Rating
- Bolt—

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFAIP52

Autonomy Level
- Bolt—

- RB-KAIROS+ GOFAfully autonomous

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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $37,000 USD | $50,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 18 kg | 250 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 850 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP52 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available
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 | Bolt | RB-KAIROS+ GOFA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $37,000 | $50,000 |
| Payback period | 8.9 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $213,000 | $200,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +576% | +400% |
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 RB-KAIROS+ GOFA?
Bolt is made by Standard Bots, based in US. RB-KAIROS+ GOFA is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
How much does Bolt cost compared to RB-KAIROS+ GOFA?
Bolt is listed at $37,000. RB-KAIROS+ GOFA is listed at $50,000.
How do Bolt and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA compare on the Robo Index?
Bolt grades BBB on the Robo Index. RB-KAIROS+ GOFA 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.
What is the payload difference between Bolt and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA?
Bolt carries up to 18 kg. RB-KAIROS+ GOFA carries up to 250 kg.
Are Bolt and RB-KAIROS+ GOFA 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 RB-KAIROS+ GOFA?
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 RB-KAIROS+ GOFA 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.