DINERBOT T8 vs TORY®
Side-by-side comparison of DINERBOT T8 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and TORY® (MetraLabs) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DINERBOT T8China
- TORY®Germany
Year First Available
- DINERBOT T8—
- TORY®2007
Verified Deployments
- DINERBOT T80 Deployments
- TORY®0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DINERBOT T8$5,500 USD
- TORY®Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DINERBOT T813.5 hrs
- TORY®—
Availability Status
- DINERBOT T8ACTIVE
- TORY®ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- DINERBOT T820 kg
- TORY®—
Robot Weight
- DINERBOT T838 kg
- TORY®—
Tray Count
- DINERBOT T83
- TORY®—
Compartment Type
- DINERBOT T8open trays
- TORY®—
Dimensions
- DINERBOT T8384x468x1123
- TORY®—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- DINERBOT T8hybrid
- TORY®lidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- DINERBOT T81.2 m/s
- TORY®—
Min Passable Width
- DINERBOT T855 cm
- TORY®—
Power
Battery Runtime
- DINERBOT T813.5 hrs
- TORY®—
Charge Time
- DINERBOT T85 hrs
- TORY®—
Auto Docking
- DINERBOT T8Yes
- TORY®—
Integration
Fleet Management
- DINERBOT T8centralized cloud
- TORY®—
Floor Compatibility
- DINERBOT T8hard floor
- TORY®hard floor
Display & UX
Display Size
- DINERBOT T810.1 "
- TORY®—
Voice Interaction
- DINERBOT T8Yes
- TORY®—
Languages Supported
- DINERBOT T8English, Chinese, Japanese
- TORY®—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- DINERBOT T8$5,500 USD
- TORY®Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,500 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 13.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (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 | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 55 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 13.5 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 | hard floor |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 10.1 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | English, Chinese, Japanese | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 USD | Contact for quote |
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
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 | DINERBOT T8 | TORY® |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $244,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4445% | — |
TORY® 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 DINERBOT T8 and TORY®?
DINERBOT T8 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. TORY® is made by MetraLabs, based in DE.
How do DINERBOT T8 and TORY® compare on the Robo Index?
DINERBOT T8 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 DINERBOT T8 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 DINERBOT T8 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
DINERBOT T8 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.