LSC50WD vs Whiz
Side-by-side comparison of LSC50WD (HGLaser Engineering Co,.Ltd.) and Whiz (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LSC50WD—
- WhizUnited States
Year First Available
- LSC50WD2019
- Whiz2019
Verified Deployments
- LSC50WD0 Deployments
- Whiz0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LSC50WD$8,500 USD
- WhizUp to $27,400 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LSC50WD—
- Whiz3 hrs
Availability Status
- LSC50WDACTIVE
- WhizACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- LSC50WD—
- Whiz0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- LSC50WD—
- Whizfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available | 2019 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $8,500 USD | Up to $27,400 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 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: 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 | LSC50WD | Whiz |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $8,500 | $27,400 |
| Payback period | 2.0 mo | 6.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $241,500 | $222,600 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2841% | +812% |
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 LSC50WD and Whiz?
LSC50WD is made by HGLaser Engineering Co,.Ltd.. Whiz is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
When were LSC50WD and Whiz launched?
LSC50WD launched in 2019. Whiz launched in 2019.
How do LSC50WD and Whiz compare on the Robo Score?
LSC50WD scores 54.2 on the Robo Score. Whiz scores 74.9. 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 LSC50WD and Whiz in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LSC50WD and Whiz?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
LSC50WD vs Whiz compares two robots in the cleaning 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.