Moxi vs XIAOAO Robot-18
Side-by-side comparison of Moxi (Diligent Robotics) and XIAOAO Robot-18 (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MoxiUnited States
- XIAOAO Robot-18China
Year First Available
- Moxi2018
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Verified Deployments
- Moxi0 Deployments
- XIAOAO Robot-180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Moxi$20,000 USD
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Moxi—
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Availability Status
- MoxiACTIVE
- XIAOAO Robot-18ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Moxi15 kg
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Robot Weight
- Moxi40 kg
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Compartment Type
- Moxienclosed locked
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Moxiother
- XIAOAO Robot-18lidar slam
Max Speed
- Moxi5.4 m/s
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Moxi—
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Auto Docking
- MoxiYes
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Integration
Elevator API
- MoxiYes
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Fleet Management
- Moxicentralized cloud
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Floor Compatibility
- Moxihard floor
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- MoxiYes
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Moxi$20,000 USD
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $8,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture 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 | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| 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 USD | $8,000–$11,888 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Dimensions, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Display Size, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Moxi | XIAOAO Robot-18 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,000 | $9,944 |
| Payback period | 4.8 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,000 | $240,056 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1150% | +2414% |
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 Moxi and XIAOAO Robot-18?
Moxi is made by Diligent Robotics, based in US. XIAOAO Robot-18 is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Moxi and XIAOAO Robot-18 compare on the Robo Score?
Moxi scores 68.2 on the Robo Score. XIAOAO Robot-18 scores 52.3. 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 Moxi and XIAOAO Robot-18 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 XIAOAO Robot-18?
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 XIAOAO Robot-18 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 Score is calculated.