PETER vs XIAOAO Robot-18
Side-by-side comparison of PETER (MetraLabs) and XIAOAO Robot-18 (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
- PETERGermany
- XIAOAO Robot-18China
Year First Available
- PETER2013
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Verified Deployments
- PETER0 Deployments
- XIAOAO Robot-180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PETER$602 USD
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PETER8 hrs
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Availability Status
- PETERACTIVE
- XIAOAO Robot-18ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- PETER25 kg
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Robot Weight
- PETER[object Object]
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Compartment Type
- PETERopen trays
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Dimensions
- PETER[object Object]
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
IP Rating
- PETERIP20
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- PETERintelligent sensor technology
- XIAOAO Robot-18lidar slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- PETER8 hrs
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Display & UX
Display Size
- PETER7 "
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Voice Interaction
- PETERYes
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Languages Supported
- PETERGerman, English
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PETER$602 USD
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $602 USD | $8,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | [object Object] | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open trays | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | [object Object] | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | intelligent sensor technology | lidar slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Display & UX | ||
| Display Size (values differ) | 7 " | — |
| Voice Interaction (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Languages Supported (values differ) | German, English | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $602 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, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes PETER and XIAOAO Robot-18?
PETER is made by MetraLabs, based in DE. XIAOAO Robot-18 is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do PETER and XIAOAO Robot-18 compare on the Robo Index?
PETER scores 78/100. XIAOAO Robot-18 scores 58/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PETER 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 PETER 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
PETER 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 Index is calculated.