D21S vs Expliner
Side-by-side comparison of D21S (Aerobotix) and Expliner (HiBot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- D21SUnited States
- ExplinerJapan
Year First Available
- D21S—
- Expliner2010
Verified Deployments
- D21S0 Deployments
- Expliner0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- D21SContact for quote
- Expliner$3,298 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- D21S—
- Expliner6 hrs
Availability Status
- D21SACTIVE
- ExplinerACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- D21S2.5 kg
- Expliner80 kg
Max Speed
- D21S—
- Expliner0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- D21S—
- Explinersemi-autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,298 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 2.5 kg | 80 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
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 | D21S | Expliner |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $3,298 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $246,702 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +7480% |
D21S 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 D21S and Expliner?
D21S is made by Aerobotix, based in US. Expliner is made by HiBot, based in JP.
How do D21S and Expliner compare on the Robo Score?
D21S scores 53.2 on the Robo Score. Expliner scores 63.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are D21S and Expliner 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 D21S and Expliner?
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
D21S vs Expliner 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.