HYTRON vs W3
Side-by-side comparison of HYTRON (Primech AI) and W3 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HYTRONSingapore
- W3China
Year First Available
- HYTRON2024
- W3—
Verified Deployments
- HYTRON0 Deployments
- W30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HYTRONContact for quote
- W3$15,000–$32,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HYTRON—
- W312 hrs
Availability Status
- HYTRONACTIVE
- W3ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- HYTRON—
- W320 kg
Max Speed
- HYTRON—
- W30.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- HYTRON—
- W3fully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Singapore | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000–$32,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 | HYTRON | W3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $23,500 |
| Payback period | — | 5.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $226,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +964% |
HYTRON 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 HYTRON and W3?
HYTRON is made by Primech AI, based in SG. W3 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do HYTRON and W3 compare on the Robo Index?
HYTRON grades AA on the Robo Index. W3 grades A. 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 HYTRON and W3 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between HYTRON and W3?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
HYTRON vs W3 compares two robots in the cleaning 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.