Kiwibot vs REV-1
Side-by-side comparison of Kiwibot (Kiwibot) and REV-1 (Refraction AI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KiwibotUnited States
- REV-1United States
Year First Available
- Kiwibot2017
- REV-12020
Verified Deployments
- Kiwibot0 Deployments
- REV-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Kiwibot$190
- REV-1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- REV-1—
Availability Status
- KiwibotACTIVE
- REV-1ACTIVE
Physical
IP Rating
- KiwibotIP65
- REV-1—
Payload
- Kiwibot4 kg
- REV-1—
Robot Weight
- Kiwibot20.5 kg
- REV-1—
Dimensions
- Kiwibot432x559x559
- REV-1—
Compartment Type
- Kiwibotenclosed locked
- REV-1—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kiwibotgps,vision
- REV-1LiDAR
Max Speed
- Kiwibot0.7 m/s
- REV-1—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- REV-1—
Auto Docking
- KiwibotYes
- REV-1—
Integration
PMS / POS Integration
- KiwibotYes
- REV-1—
Fleet Management
- Kiwibotcentralized cloud
- REV-1—
Floor Compatibility
- Kiwibothard floor
- REV-1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kiwibot$190
- REV-1Contact for quote
RaaS / Month
- Kiwibot$2,200
- REV-1—
Warranty
- Kiwibot1 yrs
- REV-1—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $190 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 20.5 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 432x559x559 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | gps,vision | LiDAR |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.7 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 10 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 | Contact for quote |
| 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, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, Noise Level, Display Size
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kiwibot and REV-1?
Kiwibot is made by Kiwibot, based in US. REV-1 is made by Refraction AI, based in US.
When were Kiwibot and REV-1 launched?
Kiwibot launched in 2017. REV-1 launched in 2020.
How do Kiwibot and REV-1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Kiwibot scores 64/100. REV-1 scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Kiwibot and REV-1?
Kiwibot carries up to 4 kg. REV-1 carries up to 127 kg.
Are Kiwibot and REV-1 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 REV-1?
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 REV-1 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.