DAL-e vs TORY®
Side-by-side comparison of DAL-e (Hyundai Motor Group) and TORY® (MetraLabs) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DAL-eSouth Korea
- TORY®Germany
Year First Available
- DAL-e2021
- TORY®2007
Verified Deployments
- DAL-e0 Deployments
- TORY®0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DAL-e24 hrs
- TORY®—
Availability Status
- DAL-eACTIVE
- TORY®ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- DAL-e10 kg
- TORY®—
Robot Weight
- DAL-e80 kg
- TORY®—
Compartment Type
- DAL-eenclosed locked
- TORY®—
Dimensions
- DAL-e600x600x1160
- TORY®—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- DAL-elidar slam
- TORY®lidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- DAL-e1.2 m/s
- TORY®—
Power
Battery Runtime
- DAL-e24 hrs
- TORY®—
Auto Docking
- DAL-eYes
- TORY®—
Integration
Elevator API
- DAL-eYes
- TORY®—
Floor Compatibility
- DAL-e—
- TORY®hard floor
Display & UX
Display Size
- DAL-e11.6 "
- TORY®—
Voice Interaction
- DAL-eYes
- TORY®—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 24 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 80 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 600x600x1160 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 24 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 11.6 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Tray Count, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Noise Level, Languages Supported, Price (USD), 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 | TORY® |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
DAL-e, TORY® 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes DAL-e and TORY®?
DAL-e is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR. TORY® is made by MetraLabs, based in DE.
When were DAL-e and TORY® launched?
DAL-e launched in 2021. TORY® launched in 2007.
How do DAL-e and TORY® compare on the Robo Index?
DAL-e grades A on the Robo Index. TORY® 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 TORY® 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 TORY®?
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
DAL-e vs TORY® 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.