Jibo vs CLOi GuideBot
Side-by-side comparison of Jibo (Jibo Inc.) and CLOi GuideBot (LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JiboUnited States
- CLOi GuideBotSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Jibo2014
- CLOi GuideBot2017
Verified Deployments
- Jibo0 Deployments
- CLOi GuideBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jibo$900
- CLOi GuideBot$39,990
Availability Status
- JiboACTIVE
- CLOi GuideBotACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Jibo2.7 kg
- CLOi GuideBot—
Dimensions
- Jibo152x152x279
- CLOi GuideBot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Jiboother
- CLOi GuideBotother
Display & UX
Display Size
- Jibo—
- CLOi GuideBot27 "
Voice Interaction
- JiboYes
- CLOi GuideBot—
Languages Supported
- JiboEnglish
- CLOi GuideBot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Jibo$900
- CLOi GuideBot$39,990
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $900 | $39,990 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2.7 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 152x152x279 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 27 " |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | English | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $900 | $39,990 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Tray Count, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Battery Runtime, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Jibo and CLOi GuideBot?
Jibo is made by Jibo Inc., based in US. CLOi GuideBot is made by LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company, based in KR.
When were Jibo and CLOi GuideBot launched?
Jibo launched in 2014. CLOi GuideBot launched in 2017.
How do Jibo and CLOi GuideBot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jibo scores 56/100. CLOi GuideBot scores 11/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Jibo and CLOi GuideBot 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 Jibo and CLOi GuideBot?
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
Jibo vs CLOi GuideBot 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.