Expliner vs Halo
Side-by-side comparison of Expliner (HiBot) and Halo (KABAM Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExplinerJapan
- Halo—
Year First Available
- Expliner2010
- Halo—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Expliner$3,298 USD
- HaloContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Expliner6 hrs
- Halo—
Availability Status
- ExplinerACTIVE
- HaloACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Expliner80 kg
- Halo—
Max Speed
- Expliner0.5 m/s
- Halo—
Autonomy Level
- Explinersemi-autonomous
- Halo—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,298 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 80 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Reach, IP Rating
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 | Expliner | Halo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,298 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,702 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +7480% | — |
Halo 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 Expliner and Halo?
Expliner is made by HiBot, based in JP. Halo is made by KABAM Robotics.
Are Expliner and Halo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Expliner and Halo?
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 security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Expliner vs Halo compares two robots in the security 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.