Cobalt vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of Cobalt (Cobalt Robotics) and XiaoAo (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CobaltUnited States
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- Cobalt2017
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- Cobalt0 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CobaltContact for quote
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobalt8 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- CobaltACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Cobalt25 kg
- XiaoAo—
Robot Weight
- Cobalt64 kg
- XiaoAo—
Dimensions
- Cobalt533x533x1549
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Cobaltslam natural
- XiaoAolidar slam
Max Speed
- Cobalt2.7 m/s
- XiaoAo—
Min Passable Width
- Cobalt53.3 cm
- XiaoAo—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Cobalt8 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Charge Time
- Cobalt2 hrs
- XiaoAo—
Auto Docking
- CobaltYes
- XiaoAo—
Integration
Elevator API
- CobaltYes
- XiaoAo—
PMS / POS Integration
- CobaltYes
- XiaoAo—
Fleet Management
- Cobaltcentralized cloud
- XiaoAo—
Floor Compatibility
- Cobalthard floor,low pile carpet
- XiaoAo—
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- CobaltYes
- XiaoAo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CobaltContact for quote
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
RaaS / Month
- Cobalt$75,000
- XiaoAo—
Warranty
- Cobalt—
- XiaoAo1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 64 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 533x533x1549 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.7 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 53.3 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 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 (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $75,000 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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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, Languages Supported
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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 | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $7,444 |
| Payback period | — | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +3258% |
Cobalt 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 and XiaoAo?
Cobalt is made by Cobalt Robotics, based in US. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Cobalt and XiaoAo launched?
Cobalt launched in 2017. XiaoAo launched in 2024.
How do Cobalt and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
Cobalt grades AA on the Robo Index. XiaoAo 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 Cobalt and XiaoAo 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 XiaoAo?
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 XiaoAo 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.