DINERBOT T8 vs ELF ROBOT
Side-by-side comparison of DINERBOT T8 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and ELF ROBOT (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DINERBOT T8China
- ELF ROBOTChina
Year First Available
- DINERBOT T8—
- ELF ROBOT2014
Verified Deployments
- DINERBOT T80 Deployments
- ELF ROBOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DINERBOT T8$5,500–$17,400
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DINERBOT T813.5 hrs
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
Availability Status
- DINERBOT T8ACTIVE
- ELF ROBOTACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- DINERBOT T820 kg
- ELF ROBOT—
Robot Weight
- DINERBOT T838 kg
- ELF ROBOT—
Tray Count
- DINERBOT T83
- ELF ROBOT—
Compartment Type
- DINERBOT T8open trays
- ELF ROBOT—
Dimensions
- DINERBOT T8384x468x1123
- ELF ROBOT—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- DINERBOT T8hybrid
- ELF ROBOT—
Max Speed
- DINERBOT T81.2 m/s
- ELF ROBOT—
Min Passable Width
- DINERBOT T855 cm
- ELF ROBOT—
Power
Battery Runtime
- DINERBOT T813.5 hrs
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
Charge Time
- DINERBOT T85 hrs
- ELF ROBOT—
Auto Docking
- DINERBOT T8Yes
- ELF ROBOT—
Integration
Fleet Management
- DINERBOT T8centralized cloud
- ELF ROBOT—
Floor Compatibility
- DINERBOT T8hard floor
- ELF ROBOT—
Display & UX
Display Size
- DINERBOT T810.1 "
- ELF ROBOT—
Voice Interaction
- DINERBOT T8Yes
- ELF ROBOTYes
Languages Supported
- DINERBOT T8English, Chinese, Japanese
- ELF ROBOTChinese, English
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DINERBOT T8$5,500–$17,400
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500–$17,400 | $3,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 13.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 38 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open trays | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 384x468x1123 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | hybrid | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 55 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 13.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 10.1 " | — |
| Voice Interaction | Yes | Yes |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | English, Chinese, Japanese | Chinese, English |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500–$17,400 | $3,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes DINERBOT T8 and ELF ROBOT?
DINERBOT T8 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. ELF ROBOT is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do DINERBOT T8 and ELF ROBOT compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DINERBOT T8 scores 65/100. ELF ROBOT scores 86/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DINERBOT T8 and ELF ROBOT 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 DINERBOT T8 and ELF ROBOT?
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
DINERBOT T8 vs ELF ROBOT 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.