Care-O-bot 4 vs Shaq
Side-by-side comparison of Care-O-bot 4 (Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics) and Shaq (Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Care-O-bot 42015
- Shaq—
Verified Deployments
- Care-O-bot 40 Deployments
- Shaq0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000
- Shaq$9,600
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- Shaq2 hrs
Availability Status
- Care-O-bot 4ACTIVE
- ShaqACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Care-O-bot 4180 kg
- Shaq69 kg
Payload
- Care-O-bot 45 kg
- Shaq1 kg
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Care-O-bot 4lidar slam
- Shaqother
Power
Battery Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- Shaq2 hrs
Display & UX
Display Size
- Care-O-bot 4—
- Shaq11 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000
- Shaq$9,600
Warranty
- Care-O-bot 4—
- Shaq1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $66,000 | $9,600 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 180 kg | 69 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 1 kg |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | other |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 11 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $66,000 | $9,600 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, 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, Floor Compatibility, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Care-O-bot 4 and Shaq?
Care-O-bot 4 is made by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics. Shaq is made by Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
How much does Care-O-bot 4 cost compared to Shaq?
Care-O-bot 4 is listed at $66,000. Shaq is listed at $9,600.
How do Care-O-bot 4 and Shaq compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Care-O-bot 4 scores 33/100. Shaq scores 52/100. 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 Shaq 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 Shaq?
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 Shaq 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.