Pibo vs R1 Tour Guide Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Pibo (Circulus Co., Ltd.) and R1 Tour Guide Robot (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni S.p.A.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PiboSouth Korea
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
Year First Available
- Pibo2020
- R1 Tour Guide Robot2024
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Pibo2 hrs
- R1 Tour Guide Robot1 hrs
Availability Status
- PiboACTIVE
- R1 Tour Guide RobotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Pibo—
- R1 Tour Guide Robot1.5 kg
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Piboother
- R1 Tour Guide Robotslam natural
Power
Battery Runtime
- Pibo2 hrs
- R1 Tour Guide Robot1 hrs
Charge Time
- Pibo5 hrs
- R1 Tour Guide Robot—
R1 Tour Guide Robothospitality-serviceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. 58.6Robo Score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2024 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Robot Weight, Tray Count, Compartment Type, Dimensions, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Auto Docking, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Display Size, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | Pibo | R1 Tour Guide Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Pibo, R1 Tour Guide Robot 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Pibo and R1 Tour Guide Robot?
Pibo is made by Circulus Co., Ltd., based in KR. R1 Tour Guide Robot is made by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Ericsson Telecomunicazioni S.p.A..
When were Pibo and R1 Tour Guide Robot launched?
Pibo launched in 2020. R1 Tour Guide Robot launched in 2024.
How do Pibo and R1 Tour Guide Robot compare on the Robo Score?
Pibo scores 61.5 on the Robo Score. R1 Tour Guide Robot scores 58.6. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Pibo and R1 Tour Guide Robot 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 Pibo and R1 Tour Guide Robot?
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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Pibo vs R1 Tour Guide Robot 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 Score is calculated.