Pibo vs XIAOAO Robot-18
Side-by-side comparison of Pibo (Circulus Co., Ltd.) 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
- PiboSouth Korea
- XIAOAO Robot-18China
Year First Available
- Pibo2020
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Verified Deployments
- Pibo0 Deployments
- XIAOAO Robot-180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PiboContact for quote
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Pibo2 hrs
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Availability Status
- PiboACTIVE
- XIAOAO Robot-18ACTIVE
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Piboother
- XIAOAO Robot-18lidar slam
Power
Battery Runtime
- Pibo2 hrs
- XIAOAO Robot-186 hrs
Charge Time
- Pibo5 hrs
- XIAOAO Robot-18—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PiboContact for quote
- XIAOAO Robot-18$8,000–$11,888 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $8,000–$11,888 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $8,000–$11,888 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, 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, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Pibo and XIAOAO Robot-18?
Pibo is made by Circulus Co., Ltd., based in KR. XIAOAO Robot-18 is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Pibo and XIAOAO Robot-18 compare on the Robo Index?
Pibo scores 68/100. 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 Pibo 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 Pibo 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
Pibo 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.