UVD Model C vs Vacuum 40
Side-by-side comparison of UVD Model C (Blue Ocean Robotics) and Vacuum 40 (Gausium) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- UVD Model CDenmark
- Vacuum 40China
Year First Available
- UVD Model C—
- Vacuum 402019
Verified Deployments
- UVD Model C0 Deployments
- Vacuum 400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- UVD Model C$85,000 USD
- Vacuum 40Contact for quote
Availability Status
- UVD Model CACTIVE
- Vacuum 40ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- UVD Model C0.8 m/s
- Vacuum 40—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $85,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | UVD Model C | Vacuum 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $85,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 20.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $165,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +194% | — |
Vacuum 40 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 UVD Model C and Vacuum 40?
UVD Model C is made by Blue Ocean Robotics, based in DK. Vacuum 40 is made by Gausium, based in CN.
How do UVD Model C and Vacuum 40 compare on the Robo Index?
UVD Model C grades BBB on the Robo Index. Vacuum 40 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are UVD Model C and Vacuum 40 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 UVD Model C and Vacuum 40?
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
UVD Model C vs Vacuum 40 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 Index is calculated.