Care-O-bot 4 vs Scorpion
Side-by-side comparison of Care-O-bot 4 (Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics) and Scorpion (Richtech Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Care-O-bot 4—
- ScorpionUnited States
Year First Available
- Care-O-bot 42015
- Scorpion2024
Verified Deployments
- Care-O-bot 40 Deployments
- Scorpion0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000
- Scorpion$59,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- Scorpion—
Availability Status
- Care-O-bot 4ACTIVE
- ScorpionACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Care-O-bot 45 kg
- Scorpion—
Robot Weight
- Care-O-bot 4180 kg
- Scorpion—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Care-O-bot 4lidar slam
- Scorpionlidar slam,vision
Power
Battery Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- Scorpion—
Integration
Floor Compatibility
- Care-O-bot 4—
- Scorpionhard floor
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- Care-O-bot 4—
- ScorpionYes
Languages Supported
- Care-O-bot 4—
- ScorpionMultiple languages
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000
- Scorpion$59,000
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $66,000 | $59,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 180 kg | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | lidar slam,vision |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Integration | ||
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | — | Multiple languages |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $66,000 | $59,000 |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Compartment Type, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Display Size, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Care-O-bot 4 and Scorpion?
Care-O-bot 4 is made by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics. Scorpion is made by Richtech Robotics, based in US.
When were Care-O-bot 4 and Scorpion launched?
Care-O-bot 4 launched in 2015. Scorpion launched in 2024.
How do Care-O-bot 4 and Scorpion compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Care-O-bot 4 scores 33/100. Scorpion scores 44/100. 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 Scorpion 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 Scorpion?
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 Scorpion 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.