Kerfuś vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of Kerfuś (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) and XiaoAo (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KerfuśChina
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- Kerfuś—
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- Kerfuś0 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KerfuśResearch platform
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kerfuś12 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- KerfuśACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Kerfuś600 kg
- XiaoAo—
Robot Weight
- Kerfuś112 kg
- XiaoAo—
Tray Count
- Kerfuś3
- XiaoAo—
Compartment Type
- Kerfuśopen trays
- XiaoAo—
Dimensions
- Kerfuś960x500x1350
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kerfuśhybrid
- XiaoAolidar slam
Max Speed
- Kerfuś1.2 m/s
- XiaoAo—
Min Passable Width
- Kerfuś70 cm
- XiaoAo—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kerfuś12 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Charge Time
- Kerfuś2 hrs
- XiaoAo—
Auto Docking
- KerfuśYes
- XiaoAo—
Hot-Swap Battery
- KerfuśYes
- XiaoAo—
Integration
Elevator API
- KerfuśYes
- XiaoAo—
Fleet Management
- Kerfuścentralized cloud
- XiaoAo—
Floor Compatibility
- Kerfuśhard floor
- XiaoAo—
Display & UX
Display Size
- Kerfuś18.5 "
- XiaoAo—
Voice Interaction
- KerfuśYes
- XiaoAo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KerfuśResearch platform
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Warranty
- Kerfuś—
- XiaoAo1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 600 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 112 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open trays | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 960x500x1350 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | hybrid | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 18.5 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Research platform | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
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 | Kerfuś | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $7,444 |
| Payback period | — | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +3258% |
Kerfuś 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 Kerfuś and XiaoAo?
Kerfuś is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Kerfuś and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
Kerfuś grades BB on the Robo Index. XiaoAo grades AA. 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 Kerfuś and XiaoAo 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 Kerfuś and XiaoAo?
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
Kerfuś vs XiaoAo 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.