GreetingBot Nova vs KettyBot
Side-by-side comparison of GreetingBot Nova (Beijing Orion Star Technology Co., Ltd.) and KettyBot (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GreetingBot NovaChina
- KettyBotChina
Year First Available
- GreetingBot Nova2024
- KettyBot2016
Verified Deployments
- GreetingBot Nova0 Deployments
- KettyBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GreetingBot NovaContact for quote
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GreetingBot Nova12 hrs
- KettyBot—
Availability Status
- GreetingBot NovaACTIVE
- KettyBotACTIVE
Physical
IP Rating
- GreetingBot NovaIP23
- KettyBot—
Payload
- GreetingBot Nova—
- KettyBot30 kg
Robot Weight
- GreetingBot Nova56 kg
- KettyBot—
Compartment Type
- GreetingBot Nova—
- KettyBotopen tray
Dimensions
- GreetingBot Nova558x525x1350
- KettyBot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- GreetingBot Novalidar slam
- KettyBotslam natural
Max Speed
- GreetingBot Nova1.2 m/s
- KettyBot—
Power
Battery Runtime
- GreetingBot Nova12 hrs
- KettyBot—
Charge Time
- GreetingBot Nova4.5 hrs
- KettyBot—
Auto Docking
- GreetingBot NovaNo
- KettyBot—
Hot-Swap Battery
- GreetingBot NovaNo
- KettyBot—
Display & UX
Display Size
- GreetingBot Nova14 "
- KettyBot18.5 "
Voice Interaction
- GreetingBot NovaYes
- KettyBot—
Languages Supported
- GreetingBot NovaMandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai
- KettyBot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GreetingBot NovaContact for quote
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,000–$15,714 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 12 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP23 | — |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 56 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | open tray |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 558x525x1350 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | slam natural |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 12 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | No | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 14 " | 18.5 " |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,000–$15,714 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Min Passable Width, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, 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 | GreetingBot Nova | KettyBot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $14,357 |
| Payback period | — | 3.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $235,643 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1641% |
GreetingBot Nova 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 GreetingBot Nova and KettyBot?
GreetingBot Nova is made by Beijing Orion Star Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. KettyBot is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were GreetingBot Nova and KettyBot launched?
GreetingBot Nova launched in 2024. KettyBot launched in 2016.
How do GreetingBot Nova and KettyBot compare on the Robo Index?
GreetingBot Nova grades BBB on the Robo Index. KettyBot grades AA. 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 GreetingBot Nova and KettyBot 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 GreetingBot Nova and KettyBot?
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
GreetingBot Nova vs KettyBot 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 Index is calculated.