Kiwibot vs Wingcopter 198
Side-by-side comparison of Kiwibot (Kiwibot) and Wingcopter 198 (Wingcopter) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KiwibotUnited States
- Wingcopter 198Germany
Year First Available
- Kiwibot2017
- Wingcopter 1982021
Verified Deployments
- Kiwibot0 Deployments
- Wingcopter 1980 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- Wingcopter 198Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Availability Status
- KiwibotACTIVE
- Wingcopter 198ACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Kiwibot20.5 kg
- Wingcopter 19820 kg
Payload
- Kiwibot4 kg
- Wingcopter 1985 kg
Dimensions
- Kiwibot432x559x559
- Wingcopter 198650x1980x1520
Compartment Type
- Kiwibotenclosed locked
- Wingcopter 198—
IP Rating
- KiwibotIP65
- Wingcopter 198—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kiwibotgps,vision
- Wingcopter 198hybrid
Max Speed
- Kiwibot0.7 m/s
- Wingcopter 19841.7 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Auto Docking
- KiwibotYes
- Wingcopter 198—
Hot-Swap Battery
- Kiwibot—
- Wingcopter 198Yes
Integration
PMS / POS Integration
- KiwibotYes
- Wingcopter 198—
Fleet Management
- Kiwibotcentralized cloud
- Wingcopter 198centralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Kiwibothard floor
- Wingcopter 198—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- Wingcopter 198Contact for quote
RaaS / Month
- Kiwibot$2,200
- Wingcopter 198—
Warranty
- Kiwibot1 yrs
- Wingcopter 198—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $190 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 20.5 kg | 20 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 4 kg | 5 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 432x559x559 | 650x1980x1520 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | gps,vision | hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.7 m/s | 41.7 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management | centralized cloud | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $190 USD | 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, 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 | Wingcopter 198 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $190 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,810 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +131486% | — |
Wingcopter 198 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 Kiwibot and Wingcopter 198?
Kiwibot is made by Kiwibot, based in US. Wingcopter 198 is made by Wingcopter, based in DE.
When were Kiwibot and Wingcopter 198 launched?
Kiwibot launched in 2017. Wingcopter 198 launched in 2021.
How do Kiwibot and Wingcopter 198 compare on the Robo Score?
Kiwibot scores 58.7 on the Robo Score. Wingcopter 198 scores 54.0. 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 Wingcopter 198?
Kiwibot carries up to 4 kg. Wingcopter 198 carries up to 5 kg.
Are Kiwibot and Wingcopter 198 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 Wingcopter 198?
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 Wingcopter 198 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.