Qbo One vs TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB
Side-by-side comparison of Qbo One (Thecorpora) and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB (TurtleBot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Qbo OneSpain
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GBSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Qbo One2017
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB2022
Verified Deployments
- Qbo One0 Deployments
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Qbo One$249 USD
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB$1,934 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Qbo One—
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB2 hrs
Availability Status
- Qbo OneACTIVE
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GBACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Qbo One5 kg
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB30 kg
Reach
- Qbo One850 mm
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB—
Max Speed
- Qbo One—
- TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB0.3 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $249 USD | $1,934 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.3 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 | TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $249 | $1,934 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,751 | $248,066 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +100302% | +12829% |
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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB?
Qbo One is made by Thecorpora, based in ES. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB is made by TurtleBot, based in KR.
When were Qbo One and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB launched?
Qbo One launched in 2017. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB launched in 2022.
How much does Qbo One cost compared to TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB?
Qbo One is listed at $249. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB is listed at $1,934.
How do Qbo One and TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB compare on the Robo Index?
Qbo One grades A on the Robo Index. TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB 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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB 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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB?
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 TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi RPi4 4GB 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.