S100 vs Sawyer
Side-by-side comparison of S100 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- S100China
- SawyerUnited States
Year First Available
- S100—
- Sawyer2015
Verified Deployments
- S1000 Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- S100$26,000
- Sawyer$34,900
Battery / Shift Runtime
- S1008 hrs
- Sawyer—
Availability Status
- S100ACTIVE
- SawyerACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $26,000 | $34,900 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes S100 and Sawyer?
S100 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
How much does S100 cost compared to Sawyer?
S100 is listed at $26,000. Sawyer is listed at $34,900.
How do S100 and Sawyer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
S100 scores 57/100. Sawyer scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are S100 and Sawyer comparable?
S100 is categorized as Hospitality Service; Sawyer as Cobot. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service And Cobot 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 S100 and Sawyer?
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
S100 vs Sawyer compares two robots in the hospitality-service and cobot categories. 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.