Moxi vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of Moxi (Diligent Robotics) 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
- MoxiUnited States
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- Moxi2018
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- Moxi0 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Moxi$20,000 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Moxi—
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- MoxiACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Moxi40 kg
- XiaoAo—
Payload
- Moxi15 kg
- XiaoAo—
Compartment Type
- Moxienclosed locked
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Moxiother
- XiaoAolidar slam
Max Speed
- Moxi5.4 m/s
- XiaoAo—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Moxi—
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Auto Docking
- MoxiYes
- XiaoAo—
Integration
Elevator API
- MoxiYes
- XiaoAo—
Fleet Management
- Moxicentralized cloud
- XiaoAo—
Floor Compatibility
- Moxihard floor
- XiaoAo—
Display & UX
Voice Interaction
- MoxiYes
- XiaoAo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Moxi$20,000 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Warranty
- Moxi—
- XiaoAo1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 15 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 Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 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 | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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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
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Moxi | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,000 | $7,444 |
| Payback period | 4.8 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,000 | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1150% | +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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Moxi and XiaoAo?
Moxi is made by Diligent Robotics, based in US. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Moxi and XiaoAo launched?
Moxi launched in 2018. XiaoAo launched in 2024.
How do Moxi and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
Moxi grades AA 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 Moxi 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 Moxi 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
Moxi 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.