KEENON S100 vs CLOi CartBot
Side-by-side comparison of KEENON S100 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and CLOi CartBot (LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KEENON S100China
- CLOi CartBotSouth Korea
Year First Available
- KEENON S100—
- CLOi CartBot2017
Verified Deployments
- KEENON S1000 Deployments
- CLOi CartBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
- CLOi CartBot$26,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KEENON S1008 hrs
- CLOi CartBot—
Availability Status
- KEENON S100ACTIVE
- CLOi CartBotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- KEENON S10099.8 kg
- CLOi CartBot30 kg
Robot Weight
- KEENON S10087.5 kg
- CLOi CartBot—
Tray Count
- KEENON S1002
- CLOi CartBot3
Compartment Type
- KEENON S100closed drawer
- CLOi CartBotclosed drawer
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- KEENON S100slam
- CLOi CartBotslam natural
Power
Battery Runtime
- KEENON S1008 hrs
- CLOi CartBot—
Charge Time
- KEENON S1002.5 hrs
- CLOi CartBot—
Display & UX
Display Size
- KEENON S10010.1 "
- CLOi CartBot9.2 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
- CLOi CartBot$26,900 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $19,600 USD | $26,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 99.8 kg | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 87.5 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 2 | 3 |
| Compartment Type | closed drawer | closed drawer |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam | slam natural |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 10.1 " | 9.2 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,600 USD | $26,900 USD |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | KEENON S100 | CLOi CartBot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $19,600 | $26,900 |
| Payback period | 4.7 mo | 6.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,400 | $223,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1176% | +829% |
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 KEENON S100 and CLOi CartBot?
KEENON S100 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. CLOi CartBot is made by LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company, based in KR.
How much does KEENON S100 cost compared to CLOi CartBot?
KEENON S100 is listed at $19,600. CLOi CartBot is listed at $26,900.
How do KEENON S100 and CLOi CartBot compare on the Robo Index?
KEENON S100 grades AA on the Robo Index. CLOi CartBot 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 KEENON S100 and CLOi CartBot 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 KEENON S100 and CLOi CartBot?
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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KEENON S100 vs CLOi CartBot 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.