Photon vs Qbo One
Side-by-side comparison of Photon (Photon Entertainment) and Qbo One (Thecorpora) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PhotonPoland
- Qbo OneSpain
Year First Available
- Photon2017
- Qbo One2017
Verified Deployments
- Photon0 Deployments
- Qbo One0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Photon$215 USD
- Qbo One$249 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Photon8 hrs
- Qbo One—
Availability Status
- PhotonACTIVE
- Qbo OneACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Photon—
- Qbo One5 kg
Reach
- Photon—
- Qbo One850 mm
Max Speed
- Photon0.4 m/s
- Qbo One—
Autonomy Level
- Photonsemi-autonomous
- Qbo One—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Poland | Spain |
| Year First Available | 2017 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $215 USD | $249 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.4 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Photon and Qbo One?
Photon is made by Photon Entertainment, based in PL. Qbo One is made by Thecorpora, based in ES.
When were Photon and Qbo One launched?
Photon launched in 2017. Qbo One launched in 2017.
How much does Photon cost compared to Qbo One?
Photon is listed at $215. Qbo One is listed at $249.
How do Photon and Qbo One compare on the Robo Index?
Photon scores 68/100. Qbo One scores 73/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Photon and Qbo One in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Photon and Qbo One?
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 Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Photon vs Qbo One compares two robots in the education 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.