Potaro vs TUG
Side-by-side comparison of Potaro (Toyota Motor Corporation) and TUG (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PotaroJapan
- TUGUnited States
Year First Available
- Potaro2023
- TUG2022
Verified Deployments
- Potaro0 Deployments
- TUG0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PotaroContact for quote
- TUG$107,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Potaro—
- TUG10 hrs
Availability Status
- PotaroACTIVE
- TUGACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Potaro—
- TUG453 kg
Compartment Type
- Potaro—
- TUGenclosed locked
Dimensions
- Potaro—
- TUG1168.4x1168.4x1168.4
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Potarolidar slam
- TUGslam natural
Max Speed
- Potaro—
- TUG0.8 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Potaro—
- TUG10 hrs
Auto Docking
- Potaro—
- TUGYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Potaro—
- TUGYes
PMS / POS Integration
- Potaro—
- TUGYes
Fleet Management
- Potaro—
- TUGcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Potaro—
- TUGhard floor,irregular concrete
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PotaroContact for quote
- TUG$107,500
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $107,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 453 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 1168.4x1168.4x1168.4 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | slam natural |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor,irregular concrete |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $107,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Robot Weight, Tray Count, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Display Size, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Potaro and TUG?
Potaro is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. TUG is made by Aethon, based in US.
When were Potaro and TUG launched?
Potaro launched in 2023. TUG launched in 2022.
How do Potaro and TUG compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Potaro scores 39/100. TUG scores 39/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Potaro and TUG 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 Potaro and TUG?
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
Potaro vs TUG 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.