Qbo One vs Thymio AI
Side-by-side comparison of Qbo One (Thecorpora) and Thymio AI (Mobsya) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Qbo OneSpain
- Thymio AI—
Year First Available
- Qbo One2017
- Thymio AI2011
Verified Deployments
- Qbo One0 Deployments
- Thymio AI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Qbo One$249 USD
- Thymio AIContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Qbo One—
- Thymio AI5 hrs
Availability Status
- Qbo OneACTIVE
- Thymio AIACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Qbo One850 mm
- Thymio AI—
Payload Capacity
- Qbo One5 kg
- Thymio AI—
Max Speed
- Qbo One—
- Thymio AI0.1 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $249 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | Thymio AI |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $249 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,751 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +100302% | — |
Thymio AI has 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Qbo One and Thymio AI?
Qbo One is made by Thecorpora, based in ES. Thymio AI is made by Mobsya.
When were Qbo One and Thymio AI launched?
Qbo One launched in 2017. Thymio AI launched in 2011.
How do Qbo One and Thymio AI compare on the Robo Index?
Qbo One grades A on the Robo Index. Thymio AI 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 Thymio AI 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 Thymio AI?
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 Thymio AI 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.