ELF ROBOT vs HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ELF ROBOT (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) and HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot (Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ELF ROBOTChina
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…China
Year First Available
- ELF ROBOT2014
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…—
Verified Deployments
- ELF ROBOT0 Deployments
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…$4,049
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…8 hrs
Availability Status
- ELF ROBOTACTIVE
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…ACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…95 kg
Compartment Type
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…enclosed locked
Dimensions
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…520x510x930
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…lidar slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…8 hrs
Auto Docking
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…Yes
Integration
Elevator API
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…Yes
Floor Compatibility
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…hard floor
Display & UX
Display Size
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…24 "
Voice Interaction
- ELF ROBOTYes
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…—
Languages Supported
- ELF ROBOTChinese, English
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…$4,049
Warranty
- ELF ROBOT—
- HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…2 yrs
| HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery…hospitality-serviceZhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd. 36.1Product Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $3,500 | $4,049 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 95 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 520x510x930 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | lidar slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 24 " |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | Chinese, English | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,500 | $4,049 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Count, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Noise Level, RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes ELF ROBOT and HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot?
ELF ROBOT is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot is made by Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does ELF ROBOT cost compared to HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot?
ELF ROBOT is listed at $3,500. HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot is listed at $4,049.
How do ELF ROBOT and HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ELF ROBOT scores 65/100. HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery Robot scores 36/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ELF ROBOT and HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery 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 ELF ROBOT and HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care
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About this comparison
ELF ROBOT vs HT-R1 Hotel Service Robot / Delivery 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.