Newton vs RB-KAIROS+
Side-by-side comparison of Newton (Noble Machines) and RB-KAIROS+ (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Newton—
- RB-KAIROS+Spain
Year First Available
- Newton2026
- RB-KAIROS+—
Verified Deployments
- Newton0 Deployments
- RB-KAIROS+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Newton5 hrs
- RB-KAIROS+12 hrs
Availability Status
- NewtonACTIVE
- RB-KAIROS+ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Newton23 kg
- RB-KAIROS+250 kg
Reach
- Newton—
- RB-KAIROS+850 mm
Max Speed
- Newton0.8 m/s
- RB-KAIROS+1.5 m/s
IP Rating
- Newton—
- RB-KAIROS+IP52
Autonomy Level
- Newton—
- RB-KAIROS+fully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 23 kg | 250 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP52 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price
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 | Newton | RB-KAIROS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Newton, RB-KAIROS+ have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Newton and RB-KAIROS+?
Newton is made by Noble Machines. RB-KAIROS+ is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
How do Newton and RB-KAIROS+ compare on the Robo Index?
Newton grades AA on the Robo Index. RB-KAIROS+ grades A. 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.
What is the payload difference between Newton and RB-KAIROS+?
Newton carries up to 23 kg. RB-KAIROS+ carries up to 250 kg.
Are Newton and RB-KAIROS+ in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Newton and RB-KAIROS+?
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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Newton vs RB-KAIROS+ compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.