FlashBot vs Pibo
Side-by-side comparison of FlashBot (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) and Pibo (Circulus Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo 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
- FlashBotChina
- PiboSouth Korea
Year First Available
- FlashBot2021
- Pibo2020
Verified Deployments
- FlashBot0 Deployments
- Pibo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FlashBot$20,138 USD
- PiboContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FlashBot—
- Pibo2 hrs
Availability Status
- FlashBotACTIVE
- PiboACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- FlashBot10 kg
- Pibo—
Tray Count
- FlashBot4
- Pibo—
Compartment Type
- FlashBotclosed drawer
- Pibo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- FlashBotvslam
- Piboother
Power
Battery Runtime
- FlashBot—
- Pibo2 hrs
Charge Time
- FlashBot—
- Pibo5 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlashBot$20,138 USD
- PiboContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,138 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | closed drawer | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vslam | other |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,138 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Robot Weight, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, 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 | FlashBot | Pibo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,138 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $229,863 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1141% | — |
Pibo 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes FlashBot and Pibo?
FlashBot is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Pibo is made by Circulus Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were FlashBot and Pibo launched?
FlashBot launched in 2021. Pibo launched in 2020.
How do FlashBot and Pibo compare on the Robo Score?
FlashBot scores 63.4 on the Robo Score. Pibo scores 61.5. 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 FlashBot and Pibo 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 FlashBot and Pibo?
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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About this comparison
FlashBot vs Pibo 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.