D21S vs ARIS-CI inspection
Side-by-side comparison of D21S (Aerobotix) and ARIS-CI inspection (Youibot Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- D21SUnited States

- ARIS-CI inspectionChina

Year First Available
- D21S—

- ARIS-CI inspection2017

Verified Deployments
- D21S0 Deployments

- ARIS-CI inspection0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- D21S—

- ARIS-CI inspection15 hrs

Availability Status
- D21SACTIVE

- ARIS-CI inspectionACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- D21S2.5 kg

- ARIS-CI inspection1,000 kg

Max Speed
- D21S—

- ARIS-CI inspection1.5 m/s

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 15 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 2.5 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
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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 | D21S | ARIS-CI inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
D21S, ARIS-CI inspection have 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 ARIS-CI inspection?
D21S is made by Aerobotix, based in US. ARIS-CI inspection is made by Youibot Robotics, based in CN.
How do D21S and ARIS-CI inspection compare on the Robo Score?
D21S scores 53.2 on the Robo Score. ARIS-CI inspection scores 53.9. 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 ARIS-CI inspection 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 ARIS-CI inspection?
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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D21S vs ARIS-CI inspection 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.