M-Robo vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of M-Robo (TechMagic) 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
- M-RoboJapan
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- M-Robo—
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- M-Robo0 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- M-Robo$15,000 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- M-Robo8 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- M-RoboACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- M-Robo20 kg
- XiaoAo—
Robot Weight
- M-Robo67.5 kg
- XiaoAo—
Compartment Type
- M-Roboopen trays
- XiaoAo—
Dimensions
- M-Robo1740x580x280
- XiaoAo—
IP Rating
- M-RoboIP54
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- M-Robo—
- XiaoAolidar slam
Max Speed
- M-Robo2 m/s
- XiaoAo—
Min Passable Width
- M-Robo70 cm
- XiaoAo—
Power
Battery Runtime
- M-Robo8 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Charge Time
- M-Robo4 hrs
- XiaoAo—
Auto Docking
- M-RoboYes
- XiaoAo—
Hot-Swap Battery
- M-RoboYes
- XiaoAo—
Integration
Elevator API
- M-RoboYes
- XiaoAo—
PMS / POS Integration
- M-RoboYes
- XiaoAo—
Fleet Management
- M-Robosingle dashboard
- XiaoAo—
Floor Compatibility
- M-Robohard floor,low pile carpet
- XiaoAo—
Display & UX
Display Size
- M-Robo7 "
- XiaoAo—
Voice Interaction
- M-RoboNo
- XiaoAo—
Noise Level
- M-Robo50 dB
- XiaoAo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M-Robo$15,000 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Warranty
- M-Robo2 yrs
- XiaoAo1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $15,000 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 67.5 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open trays | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 1740x580x280 | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 7 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | No | — |
| Noise Level (values differ) | 50 dB | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
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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 | M-Robo | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,000 | $7,444 |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $235,000 | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1567% | +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 M-Robo and XiaoAo?
M-Robo is made by TechMagic, based in JP. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do M-Robo and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
M-Robo grades BBB 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 M-Robo 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 M-Robo 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
M-Robo 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.