Care-O-bot 4 vs DAL-e
Side-by-side comparison of Care-O-bot 4 (Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics) and DAL-e (Hyundai Motor Group) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-eSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Care-O-bot 42015
- DAL-e2021
Verified Deployments
- Care-O-bot 40 Deployments
- DAL-e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000
- DAL-eContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- DAL-e24 hrs
Availability Status
- Care-O-bot 4ACTIVE
- DAL-eACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Care-O-bot 45 kg
- DAL-e10 kg
Robot Weight
- Care-O-bot 4180 kg
- DAL-e80 kg
Compartment Type
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-eenclosed locked
Dimensions
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-e600x600x1160
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Care-O-bot 4lidar slam
- DAL-elidar slam
Max Speed
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-e1.2 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- DAL-e24 hrs
Auto Docking
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-eYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-eYes
Display & UX
Display Size
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-e11.6 "
Voice Interaction
- Care-O-bot 4—
- DAL-eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000
- DAL-eContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $66,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 180 kg | 80 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 600x600x1160 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 11.6 " |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $66,000 | Contact for quote |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Care-O-bot 4 and DAL-e?
Care-O-bot 4 is made by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics. DAL-e is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR.
When were Care-O-bot 4 and DAL-e launched?
Care-O-bot 4 launched in 2015. DAL-e launched in 2021.
How do Care-O-bot 4 and DAL-e compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Care-O-bot 4 scores 50/100. DAL-e scores 81/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Care-O-bot 4 and DAL-e 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 Care-O-bot 4 and DAL-e?
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
Care-O-bot 4 vs DAL-e 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.