Kuri vs SwitchBot KATA Friends
Side-by-side comparison of Kuri (Mayfield Robotics) and SwitchBot KATA Friends (SwitchBot US) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KuriUnited States
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsUnited States
Year First Available
- Kuri2017
- SwitchBot KATA Friends2026
Verified Deployments
- Kuri0 Deployments
- SwitchBot KATA Friends0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Kuri$899
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$699
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kuri3 hrs
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3 hrs
Availability Status
- KuriACTIVE
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Kuri6.4 kg
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3.5 kg
Dimensions
- Kuri300x500x500
- SwitchBot KATA Friends250x300x300
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kuriother
- SwitchBot KATA Friendslidar slam,hybrid
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kuri3 hrs
- SwitchBot KATA Friends3 hrs
Charge Time
- Kuri—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends8 hrs
Auto Docking
- KuriYes
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Kuri—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
PMS / POS Integration
- Kuri—
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsNo
Fleet Management
- Kuri—
- SwitchBot KATA Friendsnone
Floor Compatibility
- Kurihard floor,low pile carpet,high pile carpet
- SwitchBot KATA Friendshard floor,low pile carpet
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- KuriYes
- SwitchBot KATA FriendsYes
Languages Supported
- KuriEnglish
- SwitchBot KATA Friends—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kuri$899
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$699
RaaS / Month
- Kuri—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends$14.99
Warranty
- Kuri—
- SwitchBot KATA Friends1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $899 | $699 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6.4 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 300x500x500 | 250x300x300 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,hybrid |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | — | No |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | none |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet,high pile carpet | hard floor,low pile carpet |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction | Yes | Yes |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | English | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $899 | $699 |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $14.99 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Count, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Hot-Swap Battery, Display Size, Noise Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Kuri and SwitchBot KATA Friends?
Kuri is made by Mayfield Robotics, based in US. SwitchBot KATA Friends is made by SwitchBot US, based in US.
When were Kuri and SwitchBot KATA Friends launched?
Kuri launched in 2017. SwitchBot KATA Friends launched in 2026.
How much does Kuri cost compared to SwitchBot KATA Friends?
Kuri is listed at $899. SwitchBot KATA Friends is listed at $699.
Are Kuri and SwitchBot KATA Friends 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 Kuri and SwitchBot KATA Friends?
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
Kuri vs SwitchBot KATA Friends 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.