Erica vs HT-GJ30
Side-by-side comparison of Erica (Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR) and HT-GJ30 (Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Erica—
- HT-GJ30China
Year First Available
- Erica2015
- HT-GJ30—
Verified Deployments
- Erica0 Deployments
- HT-GJ300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EricaContact for quote
- HT-GJ30$1,230
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Erica—
- HT-GJ3012 hrs
Availability Status
- EricaACTIVE
- HT-GJ30ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $1,230 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Erica and HT-GJ30?
Erica is made by Ishiguro Lab, Kyoto University, and ATR. HT-GJ30 is made by Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Erica and HT-GJ30 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Erica scores 17/100. HT-GJ30 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Erica and HT-GJ30 comparable?
Erica is categorized as Research; HT-GJ30 as Hospitality Service. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Hospitality Service robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Hospitality Service TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Erica and HT-GJ30?
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 research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Erica vs HT-GJ30 compares two robots in the research and hospitality-service categories. 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.