Pibo vs Run-Bot
Side-by-side comparison of Pibo (Circulus Co., Ltd.) and Run-Bot (UrBot Inc) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Last-Mile Delivery buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PiboSouth Korea
- Run-BotUnited States

Year First Available
- Pibo2020
- Run-Bot—

Verified Deployments
- Pibo0 Deployments
- Run-Bot0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Pibo2 hrs
- Run-Bot8 hrs

Availability Status
- PiboACTIVE
- Run-BotACTIVE

Physical
Payload
- Pibo—
- Run-Bot10 kg

Tray Count
- Pibo—
- Run-Bot1

Compartment Type
- Pibo—
- Run-Botclosed drawer

Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Piboother
- Run-Botslam natural

Power
Battery Runtime
- Pibo2 hrs
- Run-Bot8 hrs

Charge Time
- Pibo5 hrs
- Run-Bot—

| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Tray Count (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | closed drawer |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Robot Weight, 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 | Run-Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Pibo, Run-Bot 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 Pibo and Run-Bot?
Pibo is made by Circulus Co., Ltd., based in KR. Run-Bot is made by UrBot Inc, based in US.
How do Pibo and Run-Bot compare on the Robo Score?
Pibo scores 61.5 on the Robo Score. Run-Bot scores 59.7. 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 Run-Bot 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 Run-Bot?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care
9 min readService Robots
Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags
10 min readService Robots
Service Robot Pilot: A 60-Day Evaluation Framework
10 min readService Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
Pibo vs Run-Bot 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.