Keenon XMAN‑R1 vs SwitchBot KATA Friends
Side-by-side comparison of Keenon XMAN‑R1 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and SwitchBot KATA Friends (SwitchBot US) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Keenon XMAN‑R1China
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsUnited States
Year First Available
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends2026
Verified Deployments
- Keenon XMAN‑R10 Deployments
- SwitchBot KATA Friends0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Keenon XMAN‑R1$100,000
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$699
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Keenon XMAN‑R13 hrs
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3 hrs
Availability Status
- Keenon XMAN‑R1ACTIVE
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Keenon XMAN‑R13 kg
- SwitchBot KATA Friends—
Robot Weight
- Keenon XMAN‑R1110 kg
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3.5 kg
Dimensions
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends250x300x300
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Keenon XMAN‑R1other
- SwitchBot KATA Friendslidar slam,hybrid
Power
Battery Runtime
- Keenon XMAN‑R13 hrs
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3 hrs
Charge Time
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends8 hrs
Auto Docking
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
PMS / POS Integration
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsNo
Fleet Management
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA Friendsnone
Floor Compatibility
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA Friendshard floor,low pile carpet
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Keenon XMAN‑R1$100,000
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$699
RaaS / Month
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$14.99
Warranty
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $699 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 110 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 250x300x300 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,hybrid |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | — | No |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | none |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor,low pile carpet |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $699 |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $14.99 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Keenon XMAN‑R1 and SwitchBot KATA Friends?
Keenon XMAN‑R1 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. SwitchBot KATA Friends is made by SwitchBot US, based in US.
How much does Keenon XMAN‑R1 cost compared to SwitchBot KATA Friends?
Keenon XMAN‑R1 is listed at $100,000. SwitchBot KATA Friends is listed at $699.
Are Keenon XMAN‑R1 and SwitchBot KATA Friends 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 XMAN‑R1 and SwitchBot KATA Friends?
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
Keenon XMAN‑R1 vs SwitchBot KATA Friends 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.