PAUL vs XiaoAo
Side-by-side comparison of PAUL (MetraLabs) 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
- PAULGermany
- XiaoAoChina
Year First Available
- PAUL2023
- XiaoAo2024
Verified Deployments
- PAUL0 Deployments
- XiaoAo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- PAUL$8,176 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PAUL8 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Availability Status
- PAULACTIVE
- XiaoAoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- PAUL250 kg
- XiaoAo—
Robot Weight
- PAUL31 kg
- XiaoAo—
Dimensions
- PAUL472 mm (L) x 640 mm (W) x 905 mm (H)
- XiaoAo—
IP Rating
- PAULIP44
- XiaoAo—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- PAUL—
- XiaoAolidar slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- PAUL8 hrs
- XiaoAo8 hrs
Charge Time
- PAUL2 hrs
- XiaoAo—
Display & UX
Display Size
- PAUL15 "
- XiaoAo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PAUL$8,176 USD
- XiaoAo$3,000–$11,888 USD
Warranty
- PAUL5 yrs
- XiaoAo1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $8,176 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 250 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 31 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 472 mm (L) x 640 mm (W) x 905 mm (H) | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | lidar slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 15 " | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $8,176 USD | $3,000–$11,888 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 5 yrs | 1 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Compartment Type, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month
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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 | PAUL | XiaoAo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $8,176 | $7,444 |
| Payback period | 2.0 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $241,824 | $242,556 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2958% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes PAUL and XiaoAo?
PAUL is made by MetraLabs, based in DE. XiaoAo is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were PAUL and XiaoAo launched?
PAUL launched in 2023. XiaoAo launched in 2024.
How do PAUL and XiaoAo compare on the Robo Index?
PAUL grades A 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 PAUL 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 PAUL 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
PAUL 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.