Moxi vs Potaro
Side-by-side comparison of Moxi (Diligent Robotics) and Potaro (Toyota Motor Corporation) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MoxiUnited States
- PotaroJapan
Year First Available
- Moxi2018
- Potaro2023
Verified Deployments
- Moxi0 Deployments
- Potaro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Moxi$20,000
- PotaroContact for quote
Availability Status
- MoxiACTIVE
- PotaroACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Moxi15 kg
- Potaro—
Robot Weight
- Moxi40 kg
- Potaro—
Compartment Type
- Moxienclosed locked
- Potaro—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Moxiother
- Potarolidar slam
Max Speed
- Moxi5.4 m/s
- Potaro—
Power
Auto Docking
- MoxiYes
- Potaro—
Integration
Elevator API
- MoxiYes
- Potaro—
Fleet Management
- Moxicentralized cloud
- Potaro—
Floor Compatibility
- Moxihard floor
- Potaro—
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- MoxiYes
- Potaro—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Moxi$20,000
- PotaroContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 15 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 40 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 5.4 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Tray Count, Dimensions, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Battery Runtime, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Display Size, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Moxi and Potaro?
Moxi is made by Diligent Robotics, based in US. Potaro is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP.
When were Moxi and Potaro launched?
Moxi launched in 2018. Potaro launched in 2023.
How do Moxi and Potaro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Moxi scores 40/100. Potaro scores 39/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Moxi and Potaro 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 Moxi and Potaro?
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
Moxi vs Potaro 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.