BUTLERBOT W3 vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of BUTLERBOT W3 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and XiaoAo (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BUTLERBOT W3China
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- BUTLERBOT W3—
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- BUTLERBOT W30 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- BUTLERBOT W3$15,000 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BUTLERBOT W312 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- BUTLERBOT W3ACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- BUTLERBOT W320 kg
- XiaoAo—
Tray Count
- BUTLERBOT W34
- XiaoAo—
Compartment Type
- BUTLERBOT W3closed drawer
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- BUTLERBOT W3slam natural
- XiaoAolidar slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- BUTLERBOT W312 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BUTLERBOT W3$15,000 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Warranty
- BUTLERBOT W3—
- XiaoAo1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $15,000 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | closed drawer | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Robot Weight, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Display Size, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | BUTLERBOT W3 | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,000 | $7,444 |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $235,000 | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1567% | +3258% |
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 BUTLERBOT W3 and XiaoAo?
BUTLERBOT W3 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do BUTLERBOT W3 and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
BUTLERBOT W3 grades AA on the Robo Index. XiaoAo grades AA. 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.
Are BUTLERBOT W3 and XiaoAo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Hospitality Service on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BUTLERBOT W3 and XiaoAo?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
BUTLERBOT W3 vs XiaoAo compares two robots in the hospitality-service 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.