UNICORN vs Whiz
Side-by-side comparison of UNICORN (Roborn) and Whiz (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- UNICORNHong Kong
- WhizUnited States
Year First Available
- UNICORN—
- Whiz2019
Verified Deployments
- UNICORN0 Deployments
- Whiz0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- UNICORNContact for quote
- WhizUp to $27,400 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- UNICORN—
- Whiz3 hrs
Availability Status
- UNICORNACTIVE
- WhizACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- UNICORN—
- Whiz0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- UNICORN—
- Whizfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Hong Kong | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | Up to $27,400 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 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 | UNICORN | Whiz |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $27,400 |
| Payback period | — | 6.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $222,600 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +812% |
UNICORN 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes UNICORN and Whiz?
UNICORN is made by Roborn, based in HK. Whiz is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
How do UNICORN and Whiz compare on the Robo Score?
UNICORN scores 40.7 on the Robo Score. Whiz scores 66.5. 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 UNICORN and Whiz 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 UNICORN and Whiz?
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
UNICORN vs Whiz 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.