Rosie vs X16 SWEEP
Side-by-side comparison of Rosie (Tailos) and X16 SWEEP (Tennant) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RosieUnited States

- X16 SWEEPUnited States

Year First Available
- Rosie2016

- X16 SWEEP—

Verified Deployments
- Rosie0 Deployments

- X16 SWEEP0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Rosie$479 USD

- X16 SWEEPContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime
- Rosie3 hrs

- X16 SWEEP6 hrs

Availability Status
- RosieACTIVE

- X16 SWEEPACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Rosie—

- X16 SWEEP2.4 m/s

Autonomy Level
- Rosiefully autonomous

- X16 SWEEP—

| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $479 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2.4 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, 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 | Rosie | X16 SWEEP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $479 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,521 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +52092% | — |
X16 SWEEP 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Rosie and X16 SWEEP?
Rosie is made by Tailos, based in US. X16 SWEEP is made by Tennant, based in US.
How do Rosie and X16 SWEEP compare on the Robo Score?
Rosie scores 67.0 on the Robo Score. X16 SWEEP scores 53.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Rosie and X16 SWEEP in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Rosie and X16 SWEEP?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
Rosie vs X16 SWEEP compares two robots in the cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.