M.V.P. vs Zeno
Side-by-side comparison of M.V.P. (Lego) and Zeno (Hanson Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M.V.P.—
- ZenoHong Kong
Year First Available
- M.V.P.2018
- Zeno2013
Verified Deployments
- M.V.P.0 Deployments
- Zeno0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- M.V.P.$360
- Zeno$14,750
Battery / Shift Runtime
- M.V.P.8 hrs
- Zeno8 hrs
Availability Status
- M.V.P.ACTIVE
- ZenoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- M.V.P.600 kg
- Zeno—
Reach
- M.V.P.850 mm
- Zeno—
Max Speed
- M.V.P.1 m/s
- Zeno1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- M.V.P.—
- Zenosemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Hong Kong |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $360 | $14,750 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 600 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes M.V.P. and Zeno?
M.V.P. is made by Lego. Zeno is made by Hanson Robotics, based in HK.
When were M.V.P. and Zeno launched?
M.V.P. launched in 2018. Zeno launched in 2013.
How much does M.V.P. cost compared to Zeno?
M.V.P. is listed at $360. Zeno is listed at $14,750.
How do M.V.P. and Zeno compare on the Robolist Product Score?
M.V.P. scores 37/100. Zeno scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are M.V.P. and Zeno 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 M.V.P. and Zeno?
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
M.V.P. vs Zeno 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.