EngineAI SA01 EDU vs Qbo One
Side-by-side comparison of EngineAI SA01 EDU (EngineAI Robotics) and Qbo One (Thecorpora) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EngineAI SA01 EDUChina
- Qbo OneSpain
Year First Available
- EngineAI SA01 EDU2025
- Qbo One2017
Verified Deployments
- EngineAI SA01 EDU0 Deployments
- Qbo One0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- EngineAI SA01 EDU$5,300–$10,000 USD
- Qbo One$249 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EngineAI SA01 EDU2 hrs
- Qbo One—
Availability Status
- EngineAI SA01 EDUACTIVE
- Qbo OneACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- EngineAI SA01 EDU15 kg
- Qbo One5 kg
Reach
- EngineAI SA01 EDU—
- Qbo One850 mm
Max Speed
- EngineAI SA01 EDU1 m/s
- Qbo One—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,300–$10,000 USD | $249 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 15 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | EngineAI SA01 EDU | Qbo One |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,650 | $249 |
| Payback period | 1.8 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,350 | $249,751 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3168% | +100302% |
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 EngineAI SA01 EDU and Qbo One?
EngineAI SA01 EDU is made by EngineAI Robotics, based in CN. Qbo One is made by Thecorpora, based in ES.
When were EngineAI SA01 EDU and Qbo One launched?
EngineAI SA01 EDU launched in 2025. Qbo One launched in 2017.
How do EngineAI SA01 EDU and Qbo One compare on the Robo Index?
EngineAI SA01 EDU grades A on the Robo Index. Qbo One grades A. 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 EngineAI SA01 EDU and Qbo One in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between EngineAI SA01 EDU and Qbo One?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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EngineAI SA01 EDU vs Qbo One compares two robots in the education 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.