Qoobo vs TUG
Side-by-side comparison of Qoobo (Yukai Engineering Inc.) and TUG (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Qoobo—
- TUGUnited States
Year First Available
- Qoobo2018
- TUG2022
Verified Deployments
- Qoobo0 Deployments
- TUG0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Qoobo$120
- TUG$107,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Qoobo8 hrs
- TUG10 hrs
Availability Status
- QooboACTIVE
- TUGACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Qoobo—
- TUG453 kg
Compartment Type
- Qoobo—
- TUGenclosed locked
Dimensions
- Qoobo—
- TUG1168.4x1168.4x1168.4
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Qooboother
- TUGslam natural
Max Speed
- Qoobo—
- TUG0.8 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Qoobo8 hrs
- TUG10 hrs
Auto Docking
- Qoobo—
- TUGYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Qoobo—
- TUGYes
PMS / POS Integration
- Qoobo—
- TUGYes
Fleet Management
- Qoobo—
- TUGcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Qoobo—
- TUGhard floor,irregular concrete
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Qoobo$120
- TUG$107,500
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $120 | $107,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 453 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 1168.4x1168.4x1168.4 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 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) | $120 | $107,500 |
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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 Qoobo and TUG?
Qoobo is made by Yukai Engineering Inc.. TUG is made by Aethon, based in US.
When were Qoobo and TUG launched?
Qoobo launched in 2018. TUG launched in 2022.
How much does Qoobo cost compared to TUG?
Qoobo is listed at $120. TUG is listed at $107,500.
How do Qoobo and TUG compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Qoobo scores 22/100. TUG scores 39/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Qoobo 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 Qoobo 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
Qoobo 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.