HolaBot vs XIAOAO Robot-18
Side-by-side comparison of HolaBot (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) and XIAOAO Robot-18 (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HolaBotChina
- XIAOAO Robot-18China
Year First Available
- HolaBot2016
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Verified Deployments
- HolaBot0 Deployments
- XIAOAO Robot-180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HolaBotContact for quote
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HolaBot—
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Availability Status
- HolaBotACTIVE
- XIAOAO Robot-18ACTIVE
Physical
IP Rating
- HolaBotIPX5
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Payload
- HolaBot60 kg
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Tray Count
- HolaBot4
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Compartment Type
- HolaBotmixed
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HolaBotother
- XIAOAO Robot-18lidar slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- HolaBot—
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HolaBotContact for quote
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $8,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IPX5 | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | mixed | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $8,000–$11,888 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Robot Weight, Dimensions, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, 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 | HolaBot | XIAOAO Robot-18 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $9,944 |
| Payback period | — | 2.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $240,056 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2414% |
HolaBot 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 HolaBot and XIAOAO Robot-18?
HolaBot is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. XIAOAO Robot-18 is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do HolaBot and XIAOAO Robot-18 compare on the Robo Score?
HolaBot scores 64.7 on the Robo Score. XIAOAO Robot-18 scores 52.3. 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 HolaBot and XIAOAO Robot-18 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 HolaBot and XIAOAO Robot-18?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
HolaBot vs XIAOAO Robot-18 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.