S100 vs TUG
Side-by-side comparison of S100 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and TUG (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- S100China
- TUGUnited States
Year First Available
- S100—
- TUG2022
Verified Deployments
- S1000 Deployments
- TUG0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- S100$26,000
- TUG$107,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- S1008 hrs
- TUG10 hrs
Availability Status
- S100ACTIVE
- TUGACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- S100100 kg
- TUG453 kg
Robot Weight
- S10087.5 kg
- TUG—
Compartment Type
- S100—
- TUGenclosed locked
Dimensions
- S100—
- TUG1168.4x1168.4x1168.4
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- S100slam
- TUGslam natural
Max Speed
- S100—
- TUG0.8 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- S1008 hrs
- TUG10 hrs
Charge Time
- S1002.5 hrs
- TUG—
Auto Docking
- S100—
- TUGYes
Integration
Elevator API
- S100—
- TUGYes
PMS / POS Integration
- S100—
- TUGYes
Fleet Management
- S100—
- TUGcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- S100—
- TUGhard floor,irregular concrete
Commercial
Price (USD)
- S100$26,000
- TUG$107,500
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $26,000 | $107,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | 453 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 87.5 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 1168.4x1168.4x1168.4 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam | slam natural |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 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) | $26,000 | $107,500 |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Hot-Swap Battery, Display Size, Voice Interaction, Noise Level, Languages Supported, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes S100 and TUG?
S100 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. TUG is made by Aethon, based in US.
How much does S100 cost compared to TUG?
S100 is listed at $26,000. TUG is listed at $107,500.
How do S100 and TUG compare on the Robolist Product Score?
S100 scores 57/100. TUG scores 39/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are S100 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 S100 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
S100 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.