KEENON S100 vs R1 Tour Guide Robot
Side-by-side comparison of KEENON S100 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and R1 Tour Guide Robot (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni S.p.A.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KEENON S100China
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
Year First Available
- KEENON S100—
- R1 Tour Guide Robot2024
Verified Deployments
- KEENON S1000 Deployments
- R1 Tour Guide Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
- R1 Tour Guide RobotContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KEENON S1008 hrs
- R1 Tour Guide Robot1 hrs
Availability Status
- KEENON S100ACTIVE
- R1 Tour Guide RobotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- KEENON S10099.8 kg
- R1 Tour Guide Robot1.5 kg
Robot Weight
- KEENON S10087.5 kg
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
Tray Count
- KEENON S1002
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
Compartment Type
- KEENON S100closed drawer
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- KEENON S100slam
- R1 Tour Guide Robotslam natural
Power
Battery Runtime
- KEENON S1008 hrs
- R1 Tour Guide Robot1 hrs
Charge Time
- KEENON S1002.5 hrs
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
Display & UX
Display Size
- KEENON S10010.1 "
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KEENON S100$19,600 USD
- R1 Tour Guide RobotContact for quote
| R1 Tour Guide Robothospitality-serviceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. ARobo Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $19,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 99.8 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 87.5 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | closed drawer | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam | slam natural |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 10.1 " | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,600 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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
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 | KEENON S100 | R1 Tour Guide Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $19,600 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.7 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,400 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1176% | — |
R1 Tour Guide Robot 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 KEENON S100 and R1 Tour Guide Robot?
KEENON S100 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. R1 Tour Guide Robot is made by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni S.p.A..
How do KEENON S100 and R1 Tour Guide Robot compare on the Robo Index?
KEENON S100 grades AA on the Robo Index. R1 Tour Guide Robot 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 R1 Tour Guide Robot 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 R1 Tour Guide Robot?
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 R1 Tour Guide Robot 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.