CLOi CartBot vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of CLOi CartBot (LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company) and XiaoAo (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CLOi CartBotSouth Korea
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- CLOi CartBot2017
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- CLOi CartBot0 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CLOi CartBot$26,900 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CLOi CartBot—
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- CLOi CartBotACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- CLOi CartBot30 kg
- XiaoAo—
Tray Count
- CLOi CartBot3
- XiaoAo—
Compartment Type
- CLOi CartBotclosed drawer
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- CLOi CartBotslam natural
- XiaoAolidar slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- CLOi CartBot—
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Display & UX
Display Size
- CLOi CartBot9.2 "
- XiaoAo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CLOi CartBot$26,900 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Warranty
- CLOi CartBot—
- XiaoAo1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $26,900 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | closed drawer | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 9.2 " | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $26,900 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Robot Weight, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
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 | CLOi CartBot | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $26,900 | $7,444 |
| Payback period | 6.5 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $223,100 | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +829% | +3258% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes CLOi CartBot and XiaoAo?
CLOi CartBot is made by LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company, based in KR. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were CLOi CartBot and XiaoAo launched?
CLOi CartBot launched in 2017. XiaoAo launched in 2024.
How do CLOi CartBot and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
CLOi CartBot grades A on the Robo Index. XiaoAo grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CLOi CartBot and XiaoAo 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 CLOi CartBot and XiaoAo?
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
CLOi CartBot vs XiaoAo 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 Robo Index is calculated.