EMIEW3 vs FlashBot
Side-by-side comparison of EMIEW3 (Hitachi) and FlashBot (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EMIEW3Japan
- FlashBotChina
Year First Available
- EMIEW32016
- FlashBot2021
Verified Deployments
- EMIEW30 Deployments
- FlashBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- EMIEW3Contact for quote
- FlashBot$20,138 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EMIEW33 hrs
- FlashBot—
Availability Status
- EMIEW3ACTIVE
- FlashBotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- EMIEW315 kg
- FlashBot10 kg
Robot Weight
- EMIEW315 kg
- FlashBot—
Tray Count
- EMIEW3—
- FlashBot4
Compartment Type
- EMIEW3—
- FlashBotclosed drawer
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- EMIEW3slam natural
- FlashBotvslam
Power
Battery Runtime
- EMIEW33 hrs
- FlashBot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- EMIEW3Contact for quote
- FlashBot$20,138 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,138 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 15 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | closed drawer |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | vslam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,138 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, 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 | EMIEW3 | FlashBot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $20,138 |
| Payback period | — | 4.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $229,863 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1141% |
EMIEW3 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 EMIEW3 and FlashBot?
EMIEW3 is made by Hitachi, based in JP. FlashBot is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were EMIEW3 and FlashBot launched?
EMIEW3 launched in 2016. FlashBot launched in 2021.
How do EMIEW3 and FlashBot compare on the Robo Score?
EMIEW3 scores 62.8 on the Robo Score. FlashBot scores 63.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are EMIEW3 and FlashBot 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 EMIEW3 and FlashBot?
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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Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care
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About this comparison
EMIEW3 vs FlashBot 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 Score is calculated.