Care-O-bot 4 vs TORY®
Side-by-side comparison of Care-O-bot 4 (Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics) and TORY® (MetraLabs) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Care-O-bot 4—
- TORY®Germany
Year First Available
- Care-O-bot 42015
- TORY®2007
Verified Deployments
- Care-O-bot 40 Deployments
- TORY®0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000 USD
- TORY®Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- TORY®—
Availability Status
- Care-O-bot 4ACTIVE
- TORY®ACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Care-O-bot 4180 kg
- TORY®—
Payload
- Care-O-bot 45 kg
- TORY®—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Care-O-bot 4lidar slam
- TORY®lidar slam,vision
Power
Battery Runtime
- Care-O-bot 45 hrs
- TORY®—
Integration
Floor Compatibility
- Care-O-bot 4—
- TORY®hard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Care-O-bot 4$66,000 USD
- TORY®Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $66,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 180 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | lidar slam,vision |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Integration | ||
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $66,000 USD | Contact for quote |
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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, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Care-O-bot 4 | TORY® |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $66,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $184,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +279% | — |
TORY® 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 Care-O-bot 4 and TORY®?
Care-O-bot 4 is made by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics. TORY® is made by MetraLabs, based in DE.
When were Care-O-bot 4 and TORY® launched?
Care-O-bot 4 launched in 2015. TORY® launched in 2007.
How do Care-O-bot 4 and TORY® compare on the Robo Index?
Care-O-bot 4 grades AA on the Robo Index. TORY® 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 Care-O-bot 4 and TORY® 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 TORY®?
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 TORY® 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.