C40 vs REV-1
Side-by-side comparison of C40 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and REV-1 (Refraction AI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- C40China
- REV-1United States
Year First Available
- C40—
- REV-12020
Verified Deployments
- C400 Deployments
- REV-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- C40$19,600 USD
- REV-1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- C405 hrs
- REV-1—
Availability Status
- C40ACTIVE
- REV-1ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- C40300 kg
- REV-1—
Robot Weight
- C4070 kg
- REV-1—
Dimensions
- C40578x500x690
- REV-1—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- C40lidar slam,vision,hybrid
- REV-1LiDAR
Max Speed
- C400.8 m/s
- REV-1—
Min Passable Width
- C4065 cm
- REV-1—
Power
Battery Runtime
- C405 hrs
- REV-1—
Charge Time
- C402 hrs
- REV-1—
Auto Docking
- C40Yes
- REV-1—
Hot-Swap Battery
- C40No
- REV-1—
Integration
Fleet Management
- C40single dashboard
- REV-1—
Floor Compatibility
- C40hard floor,low pile carpet
- REV-1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- C40$19,600 USD
- REV-1Contact for quote
Warranty
- C402 yrs
- REV-1—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $19,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 300 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 578x500x690 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | LiDAR |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 65 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | C40 | REV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $19,600 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.7 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,400 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1176% | — |
REV-1 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 C40 and REV-1?
C40 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. REV-1 is made by Refraction AI, based in US.
How do C40 and REV-1 compare on the Robo Index?
C40 grades A on the Robo Index. REV-1 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 C40 and REV-1?
C40 carries up to 300 kg. REV-1 carries up to 127 kg.
Are C40 and REV-1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between C40 and REV-1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
C40 vs REV-1 compares two robots in the delivery 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.