Cobalt vs ELF ROBOT
Side-by-side comparison of Cobalt (Cobalt Robotics) and ELF ROBOT (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CobaltUnited States
- ELF ROBOTChina
Year First Available
- Cobalt2017
- ELF ROBOT2014
Verified Deployments
- Cobalt0 Deployments
- ELF ROBOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CobaltContact for quote
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobalt8 hrs
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
Availability Status
- CobaltACTIVE
- ELF ROBOTACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Cobalt25 kg
- ELF ROBOT—
Robot Weight
- Cobalt64 kg
- ELF ROBOT—
Dimensions
- Cobalt533x533x1549
- ELF ROBOT—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Cobaltslam natural
- ELF ROBOT—
Max Speed
- Cobalt2.7 m/s
- ELF ROBOT—
Min Passable Width
- Cobalt53.3 cm
- ELF ROBOT—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Cobalt8 hrs
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
Charge Time
- Cobalt2 hrs
- ELF ROBOT—
Auto Docking
- CobaltYes
- ELF ROBOT—
Integration
Elevator API
- CobaltYes
- ELF ROBOT—
PMS / POS Integration
- CobaltYes
- ELF ROBOT—
Fleet Management
- Cobaltcentralized cloud
- ELF ROBOT—
Floor Compatibility
- Cobalthard floor,low pile carpet
- ELF ROBOT—
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- CobaltYes
- ELF ROBOTYes
Languages Supported
- Cobalt—
- ELF ROBOTChinese, English
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CobaltContact for quote
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
RaaS / Month
- Cobalt$75,000
- ELF ROBOT—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 64 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 533x533x1549 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.7 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 53.3 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction | Yes | Yes |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | — | Chinese, English |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,500 |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $75,000 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Hot-Swap Battery, Display Size, Noise Level, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobalt and ELF ROBOT?
Cobalt is made by Cobalt Robotics, based in US. ELF ROBOT is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Cobalt and ELF ROBOT launched?
Cobalt launched in 2017. ELF ROBOT launched in 2014.
How do Cobalt and ELF ROBOT compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Cobalt scores 34/100. ELF ROBOT scores 65/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Cobalt and ELF ROBOT 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 Cobalt and ELF ROBOT?
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
Cobalt vs ELF ROBOT 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.