TUG vs Virus UV
Side-by-side comparison of TUG (Aethon) and Virus UV (Termway (Beijing) Precision Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TUGUnited States
- Virus UV—
Year First Available
- TUG2022
- Virus UV—
Verified Deployments
- TUG0 Deployments
- Virus UV0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TUG$107,500
- Virus UV$49,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TUG10 hrs
- Virus UV1.8 hrs
Availability Status
- TUGACTIVE
- Virus UVACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $107,500 | $49,999 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 1.8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes TUG and Virus UV?
TUG is made by Aethon, based in US. Virus UV is made by Termway (Beijing) Precision Technology Co., Ltd..
How much does TUG cost compared to Virus UV?
TUG is listed at $107,500. Virus UV is listed at $49,999.
How do TUG and Virus UV compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TUG scores 39/100. Virus UV scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TUG and Virus UV comparable?
TUG is categorized as Hospitality Service; Virus UV as Cleaning. 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 Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service And Cleaning 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 TUG and Virus UV?
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
TUG vs Virus UV compares two robots in the hospitality-service and cleaning 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.