EVO vs Kiwi
Side-by-side comparison of EVO (Ozobot) and Kiwi (University of Southern California) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EVOUnited States
- Kiwi—
Year First Available
- EVO—
- Kiwi2016
Verified Deployments
- EVO0 Deployments
- Kiwi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EVOUp to $2,990 USD
- Kiwi$4,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EVO1 hrs
- Kiwi—
Availability Status
- EVOACTIVE
- KiwiACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- EVO—
- Kiwi4 kg
Autonomy Level
- EVO—
- Kiwisemi-autonomous
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Up to $2,990 USD | $4,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 4 kg |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes EVO and Kiwi?
EVO is made by Ozobot, based in US. Kiwi is made by University of Southern California.
How do EVO and Kiwi compare on the Robo Index?
EVO grades AA on the Robo Index. Kiwi 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 EVO and Kiwi 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 EVO and Kiwi?
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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About this comparison
EVO vs Kiwi 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.