KettyBot vs PAUL
Side-by-side comparison of KettyBot (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) and PAUL (MetraLabs) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KettyBotChina
- PAULGermany
Year First Available
- KettyBot2016
- PAUL2023
Verified Deployments
- KettyBot0 Deployments
- PAUL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
- PAUL$8,176 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KettyBot—
- PAUL8 hrs
Availability Status
- KettyBotACTIVE
- PAULACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- KettyBot30 kg
- PAUL250 kg
Robot Weight
- KettyBot—
- PAUL31 kg
Compartment Type
- KettyBotopen tray
- PAUL—
Dimensions
- KettyBot—
- PAUL472 mm (L) x 640 mm (W) x 905 mm (H)
IP Rating
- KettyBot—
- PAULIP44
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- KettyBotslam natural
- PAUL—
Power
Battery Runtime
- KettyBot—
- PAUL8 hrs
Charge Time
- KettyBot—
- PAUL2 hrs
Display & UX
Display Size
- KettyBot18.5 "
- PAUL15 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KettyBot$13,000–$15,714 USD
- PAUL$8,176 USD
Warranty
- KettyBot—
- PAUL5 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,000–$15,714 USD | $8,176 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 250 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 31 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open tray | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 472 mm (L) x 640 mm (W) x 905 mm (H) |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 18.5 " | 15 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000–$15,714 USD | $8,176 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 5 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, 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
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | KettyBot | PAUL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $14,357 | $8,176 |
| Payback period | 3.4 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $235,643 | $241,824 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1641% | +2958% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes KettyBot and PAUL?
KettyBot is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. PAUL is made by MetraLabs, based in DE.
When were KettyBot and PAUL launched?
KettyBot launched in 2016. PAUL launched in 2023.
How do KettyBot and PAUL compare on the Robo Index?
KettyBot grades AA on the Robo Index. PAUL 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 KettyBot and PAUL 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 KettyBot and PAUL?
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
KettyBot vs PAUL 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.