littleBits vs Qoobo
Side-by-side comparison of littleBits (Sphero) and Qoobo (Yukai Engineering Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- littleBitsUnited States
- QooboJapan
Year First Available
- littleBits2019
- Qoobo2018
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- littleBits$4,790–$7,185 USD
- Qoobo$120 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- littleBits—
- Qoobo8 hrs
Availability Status
- littleBitsACTIVE
- QooboACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- littleBits1 m/s
- Qoobo—
Autonomy Level
- littleBits—
- Qoobofully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2018 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,790–$7,185 USD | $120 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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 | littleBits | Qoobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,988 | $120 |
| Payback period | 1.4 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $244,013 | $249,880 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4075% | +208233% |
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 littleBits and Qoobo?
littleBits is made by Sphero, based in US. Qoobo is made by Yukai Engineering Inc., based in JP.
When were littleBits and Qoobo launched?
littleBits launched in 2019. Qoobo launched in 2018.
How do littleBits and Qoobo compare on the Robo Score?
littleBits scores 58.0 on the Robo Score. Qoobo scores 64.1. 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 littleBits and Qoobo in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between littleBits and Qoobo?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
littleBits vs Qoobo compares two robots in the education 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.