DAL-e vs KEENON S100
Side-by-side comparison of DAL-e (Hyundai Motor Group) and KEENON S100 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DAL-eSouth Korea
- KEENON S100China
Year First Available
- DAL-e2021
- KEENON S100—
Verified Deployments
- DAL-e0 Deployments
- KEENON S1000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DAL-eContact for quote
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DAL-e24 hrs
- KEENON S1008 hrs
Availability Status
- DAL-eACTIVE
- KEENON S100ACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- DAL-e80 kg
- KEENON S10087.5 kg
Payload
- DAL-e10 kg
- KEENON S10099.8 kg
Tray Count
- DAL-e—
- KEENON S1002
Compartment Type
- DAL-eenclosed locked
- KEENON S100closed drawer
Dimensions
- DAL-e600x600x1160
- KEENON S100—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- DAL-elidar slam
- KEENON S100slam
Max Speed
- DAL-e1.2 m/s
- KEENON S100—
Power
Battery Runtime
- DAL-e24 hrs
- KEENON S1008 hrs
Charge Time
- DAL-e—
- KEENON S1002.5 hrs
Auto Docking
- DAL-eYes
- KEENON S100—
Integration
Elevator API
- DAL-eYes
- KEENON S100—
Display & UX
Display Size
- DAL-e11.6 "
- KEENON S10010.1 "
Voice Interaction
- DAL-eYes
- KEENON S100—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DAL-eContact for quote
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 24 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 80 kg | 87.5 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 99.8 kg |
| Tray Count (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | closed drawer |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 600x600x1160 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 24 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 11.6 " | 10.1 " |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,600 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | DAL-e | KEENON S100 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $19,600 |
| Payback period | — | 4.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $230,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1176% |
DAL-e 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes DAL-e and KEENON S100?
DAL-e is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR. KEENON S100 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do DAL-e and KEENON S100 compare on the Robo Index?
DAL-e grades A on the Robo Index. KEENON S100 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 DAL-e and KEENON S100 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 DAL-e and KEENON S100?
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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DAL-e vs KEENON S100 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.