Kiwibot vs Saymo
Side-by-side comparison of Kiwibot (Kiwibot) and Saymo (Serve Robotics Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KiwibotUnited States
- SaymoUnited States
Year First Available
- Kiwibot2017
- Saymo2024
Verified Deployments
- Kiwibot0 Deployments
- Saymo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Kiwibot$190
- SaymoContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Saymo12 hrs
Availability Status
- KiwibotACTIVE
- SaymoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Kiwibot4 kg
- Saymo30 kg
Robot Weight
- Kiwibot20.5 kg
- Saymo59 kg
Dimensions
- Kiwibot432x559x559
- Saymo440x430x1040
Tray Count
- Kiwibot—
- Saymo2
Tray Capacity
- Kiwibot—
- Saymo10 kg
Compartment Type
- Kiwibotenclosed locked
- Saymoopen trays
IP Rating
- KiwibotIP65
- SaymoIP67
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kiwibotgps,vision
- Saymolidar slam
Max Speed
- Kiwibot0.7 m/s
- Saymo4.9 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Saymo12 hrs
Charge Time
- Kiwibot—
- Saymo4 hrs
Auto Docking
- KiwibotYes
- SaymoYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Kiwibot—
- SaymoYes
PMS / POS Integration
- KiwibotYes
- SaymoYes
Fleet Management
- Kiwibotcentralized cloud
- Saymocentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Kiwibothard floor
- Saymohard floor,low pile carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kiwibot$190
- SaymoContact for quote
RaaS / Month
- Kiwibot$2,200
- Saymo—
Warranty
- Kiwibot1 yrs
- Saymo—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $190 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 4 kg | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 20.5 kg | 59 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 432x559x559 | 440x430x1040 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Tray Capacity (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | open trays |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | IP67 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | gps,vision | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.7 m/s | 4.9 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration | Yes | Yes |
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor,low pile carpet |
| 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: Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, Noise Level, Display Size
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kiwibot and Saymo?
Kiwibot is made by Kiwibot, based in US. Saymo is made by Serve Robotics Inc., based in US.
When were Kiwibot and Saymo launched?
Kiwibot launched in 2017. Saymo launched in 2024.
How do Kiwibot and Saymo compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Kiwibot scores 64/100. Saymo scores 52/100. 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 Saymo?
Kiwibot carries up to 4 kg. Saymo carries up to 30 kg.
Are Kiwibot and Saymo 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 Saymo?
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 Saymo 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.