Qbo One vs RoboMaster S1
Side-by-side comparison of Qbo One (Thecorpora) and RoboMaster S1 (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Qbo OneSpain
- RoboMaster S1China
Year First Available
- Qbo One2017
- RoboMaster S12019
Verified Deployments
- Qbo One0 Deployments
- RoboMaster S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Qbo One$249 USD
- RoboMaster S1Up to $549 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Qbo One—
- RoboMaster S10.6 hrs
Availability Status
- Qbo OneACTIVE
- RoboMaster S1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Qbo One5 kg
- RoboMaster S11 kg
Reach
- Qbo One850 mm
- RoboMaster S1—
Max Speed
- Qbo One—
- RoboMaster S13.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Qbo One—
- RoboMaster S1semi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $249 USD | Up to $549 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 0.6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 3.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating
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 | Qbo One | RoboMaster S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $249 | $549 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,751 | $249,451 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +100302% | +45437% |
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 Qbo One and RoboMaster S1?
Qbo One is made by Thecorpora, based in ES. RoboMaster S1 is made by DJI, based in CN.
When were Qbo One and RoboMaster S1 launched?
Qbo One launched in 2017. RoboMaster S1 launched in 2019.
How do Qbo One and RoboMaster S1 compare on the Robo Index?
Qbo One grades A on the Robo Index. RoboMaster S1 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Qbo One and RoboMaster S1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Qbo One and RoboMaster S1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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Qbo One vs RoboMaster S1 compares two robots in the education 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.