ELF ROBOT vs EX1
Side-by-side comparison of ELF ROBOT (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) and EX1 (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. — Robotics Team) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ELF ROBOTChina
- EX1South Korea
Year First Available
- ELF ROBOT2014
- EX12019
Verified Deployments
- ELF ROBOT0 Deployments
- EX10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
- EX1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
- EX1—
Availability Status
- ELF ROBOTACTIVE
- EX1ACTIVE
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- ELF ROBOT—
- EX1other
Power
Battery Runtime
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
- EX1—
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- ELF ROBOTYes
- EX1—
Languages Supported
- ELF ROBOTChinese, English
- EX1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
- EX1Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,500 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | other |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | Chinese, English | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,500 | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Robot Weight, Tray Count, Compartment Type, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Display Size, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes ELF ROBOT and EX1?
ELF ROBOT is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. EX1 is made by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. — Robotics Team, based in KR.
When were ELF ROBOT and EX1 launched?
ELF ROBOT launched in 2014. EX1 launched in 2019.
How do ELF ROBOT and EX1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ELF ROBOT scores 65/100. EX1 scores 11/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ELF ROBOT and EX1 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 ELF ROBOT and EX1?
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
ELF ROBOT vs EX1 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.