ELF ROBOT vs LOVOT
Side-by-side comparison of ELF ROBOT (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) and LOVOT (GROOVE X) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ELF ROBOTChina
- LOVOTJapan
Year First Available
- ELF ROBOT2014
- LOVOT2019
Verified Deployments
- ELF ROBOT0 Deployments
- LOVOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
- LOVOT$577,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
- LOVOT0.8 hrs
Availability Status
- ELF ROBOTACTIVE
- LOVOTACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOT4.2 kg
Payload
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOT4 kg
Dimensions
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOT280x260x430
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOTslam natural
Max Speed
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOT0.3 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
- LOVOT0.8 hrs
Charge Time
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOT0.5 hrs
Auto Docking
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOTYes
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- ELF ROBOTYes
- LOVOT—
Languages Supported
- ELF ROBOTChinese, English
- LOVOT—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
- LOVOT$577,500
RaaS / Month
- ELF ROBOT—
- LOVOT$99
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,500 | $577,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 0.8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 4.2 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 280x260x430 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | slam natural |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.3 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 0.8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | Chinese, English | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,500 | $577,500 |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $99 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Display Size, Noise Level, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes ELF ROBOT and LOVOT?
ELF ROBOT is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. LOVOT is made by GROOVE X, based in JP.
When were ELF ROBOT and LOVOT launched?
ELF ROBOT launched in 2014. LOVOT launched in 2019.
How much does ELF ROBOT cost compared to LOVOT?
ELF ROBOT is listed at $3,500. LOVOT is listed at $577,500.
How do ELF ROBOT and LOVOT compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ELF ROBOT scores 65/100. LOVOT scores 55/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ELF ROBOT and LOVOT 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 LOVOT?
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 LOVOT 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.