CLOi GuideBot vs Pibo
Side-by-side comparison of CLOi GuideBot (LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company) and Pibo (Circulus Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CLOi GuideBotSouth Korea
- PiboSouth Korea
Year First Available
- CLOi GuideBot2017
- Pibo2020
Verified Deployments
- CLOi GuideBot0 Deployments
- Pibo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CLOi GuideBot$39,990 USD
- PiboContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CLOi GuideBot—
- Pibo2 hrs
Availability Status
- CLOi GuideBotACTIVE
- PiboACTIVE
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- CLOi GuideBotother
- Piboother
Power
Battery Runtime
- CLOi GuideBot—
- Pibo2 hrs
Charge Time
- CLOi GuideBot—
- Pibo5 hrs
Display & UX
Display Size
- CLOi GuideBot27 "
- Pibo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CLOi GuideBot$39,990 USD
- PiboContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $39,990 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 27 " | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $39,990 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Robot Weight, Tray Count, Compartment Type, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 GuideBot | Pibo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $39,990 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $210,010 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +525% | — |
Pibo 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 CLOi GuideBot and Pibo?
CLOi GuideBot is made by LG Electronics Inc. — Business Solutions Company, based in KR. Pibo is made by Circulus Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were CLOi GuideBot and Pibo launched?
CLOi GuideBot launched in 2017. Pibo launched in 2020.
How do CLOi GuideBot and Pibo compare on the Robo Score?
CLOi GuideBot scores 60.4 on the Robo Score. Pibo scores 61.5. 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.
Are CLOi GuideBot and Pibo 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 GuideBot and Pibo?
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 GuideBot vs Pibo 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 Score is calculated.