Potaro vs Virus UV
Side-by-side comparison of Potaro (Toyota Motor Corporation) and Virus UV (Termway (Beijing) Precision Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Last-Mile Delivery buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PotaroJapan
- Virus UV—
Year First Available
- Potaro2023
- Virus UV—
Verified Deployments
- Potaro0 Deployments
- Virus UV0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PotaroContact for quote
- Virus UV$49,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Potaro—
- Virus UV1.8 hrs
Availability Status
- PotaroACTIVE
- Virus UVACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $49,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Potaro and Virus UV?
Potaro is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. Virus UV is made by Termway (Beijing) Precision Technology Co., Ltd..
How do Potaro and Virus UV compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Potaro scores 39/100. Virus UV scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Potaro and Virus UV comparable?
Potaro is categorized as Hospitality Service; Virus UV as Cleaning. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service And Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service And Cleaning 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 Virus UV?
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 Virus UV compares two robots in the hospitality-service and cleaning categories. 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.