Cobalt Autonomous Patrol vs PatrolBot
Side-by-side comparison of Cobalt Autonomous Patrol (Cobalt AI) and PatrolBot (MobileRobots) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Cobalt Autonomous Patrol—
- PatrolBot2021
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cobalt Autonomous PatrolContact for quote
- PatrolBot$10,490 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobalt Autonomous Patrol—
- PatrolBot1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Cobalt Autonomous PatrolACTIVE
- PatrolBotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Cobalt Autonomous Patrol—
- PatrolBot40 kg
Reach
- Cobalt Autonomous Patrol—
- PatrolBot5,000 mm
Max Speed
- Cobalt Autonomous Patrol—
- PatrolBot0.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Cobalt Autonomous Patrol—
- PatrolBotfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $10,490 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 5,000 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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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 | Cobalt Autonomous Patrol | PatrolBot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $10,490 |
| Payback period | — | 2.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $239,510 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2283% |
Cobalt Autonomous Patrol 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobalt Autonomous Patrol and PatrolBot?
Cobalt Autonomous Patrol is made by Cobalt AI. PatrolBot is made by MobileRobots.
Are Cobalt Autonomous Patrol and PatrolBot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Cobalt Autonomous Patrol and PatrolBot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Cobalt Autonomous Patrol vs PatrolBot compares two robots in the security category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.