GreetingBot Nova vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of GreetingBot Nova (Beijing Orion Star Technology Co., Ltd.) and XiaoAo (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GreetingBot NovaChina
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- GreetingBot Nova2024
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- GreetingBot Nova0 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GreetingBot NovaContact for quote
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- GreetingBot Nova12 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- GreetingBot NovaACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- GreetingBot Nova56 kg
- XiaoAo—
Dimensions
- GreetingBot Nova558x525x1350
- XiaoAo—
IP Rating
- GreetingBot NovaIP23
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- GreetingBot Novalidar slam
- XiaoAolidar slam
Max Speed
- GreetingBot Nova1.2 m/s
- XiaoAo—
Power
Battery Runtime
- GreetingBot Nova12 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Charge Time
- GreetingBot Nova4.5 hrs
- XiaoAo—
Auto Docking
- GreetingBot NovaNo
- XiaoAo—
Hot-Swap Battery
- GreetingBot NovaNo
- XiaoAo—
Display & UX
Display Size
- GreetingBot Nova14 "
- XiaoAo—
Voice Interaction
- GreetingBot NovaYes
- XiaoAo—
Languages Supported
- GreetingBot NovaMandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai
- XiaoAo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GreetingBot NovaContact for quote
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Warranty
- GreetingBot Nova—
- XiaoAo1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available | 2024 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 56 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 558x525x1350 | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP23 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 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 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Count, Compartment Type, Min Passable Width, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, RaaS / Month
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 | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $7,444 |
| Payback period | — | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +3258% |
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 XiaoAo?
GreetingBot Nova is made by Beijing Orion Star Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were GreetingBot Nova and XiaoAo launched?
GreetingBot Nova launched in 2024. XiaoAo launched in 2024.
How do GreetingBot Nova and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
GreetingBot Nova grades BBB on the Robo Index. XiaoAo 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 XiaoAo 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 XiaoAo?
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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GreetingBot Nova vs XiaoAo 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.