Kiwibot vs RakuRo
Side-by-side comparison of Kiwibot (Kiwibot) and RakuRo (ROBO-HI) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KiwibotUnited States
- RakuRoJapan
Year First Available
- Kiwibot2017
- RakuRo2020
Verified Deployments
- Kiwibot0 Deployments
- RakuRo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- RakuRo$8,000,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- RakuRo4 hrs
Availability Status
- KiwibotACTIVE
- RakuRoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Kiwibot4 kg
- RakuRo100 kg
Robot Weight
- Kiwibot20.5 kg
- RakuRo110 kg
Dimensions
- Kiwibot432x559x559
- RakuRoW664*L1188*H1090mm
Compartment Type
- Kiwibotenclosed locked
- RakuRo—
IP Rating
- KiwibotIP65
- RakuRo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kiwibotgps,vision
- RakuRoautonomous driving
Max Speed
- Kiwibot0.7 m/s
- RakuRo1.7 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- RakuRo4 hrs
Charge Time
- Kiwibot—
- RakuRo1 hrs
Auto Docking
- KiwibotYes
- RakuRo—
Integration
PMS / POS Integration
- KiwibotYes
- RakuRo—
Fleet Management
- Kiwibotcentralized cloud
- RakuRo—
Floor Compatibility
- Kiwibothard floor
- RakuRo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- RakuRo$8,000,000 USD
RaaS / Month
- Kiwibot$2,200
- RakuRo—
Warranty
- Kiwibot1 yrs
- RakuRo—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $190 USD | $8,000,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 kg | 100 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20.5 kg | 110 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 432x559x559 | W664*L1188*H1090mm |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | gps,vision | autonomous driving |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.7 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $190 USD | $8,000,000 USD |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $2,200 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, Noise Level, Display Size
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 | Kiwibot | RakuRo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $190 | $8,000,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 1920.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,810 | -$7,750,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +131486% | -97% |
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 Kiwibot and RakuRo?
Kiwibot is made by Kiwibot, based in US. RakuRo is made by ROBO-HI, based in JP.
When were Kiwibot and RakuRo launched?
Kiwibot launched in 2017. RakuRo launched in 2020.
How much does Kiwibot cost compared to RakuRo?
Kiwibot is listed at $190. RakuRo is listed at $8,000,000.
How do Kiwibot and RakuRo compare on the Robo Score?
Kiwibot scores 58.7 on the Robo Score. RakuRo scores 55.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Kiwibot and RakuRo?
Kiwibot carries up to 4 kg. RakuRo carries up to 100 kg.
Are Kiwibot and RakuRo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Kiwibot and RakuRo?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
Kiwibot vs RakuRo compares two robots in the delivery category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.