Whiz vs Yijiahe J20
Side-by-side comparison of Whiz (SoftBank Robotics) and Yijiahe J20 (Yijiahe Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- WhizUnited States
- Yijiahe J20China
Year First Available
- Whiz2019
- Yijiahe J202011
Verified Deployments
- Whiz0 Deployments
- Yijiahe J200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- WhizUp to $27,400 USD
- Yijiahe J20Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Whiz3 hrs
- Yijiahe J20—
Availability Status
- WhizACTIVE
- Yijiahe J20ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Whiz0.5 m/s
- Yijiahe J20333 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Whizfully autonomous
- Yijiahe J20—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Up to $27,400 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 333 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 | Whiz | Yijiahe J20 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $27,400 | No price |
| Payback period | 6.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $222,600 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +812% | — |
Yijiahe J20 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Whiz and Yijiahe J20?
Whiz is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US. Yijiahe J20 is made by Yijiahe Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Whiz and Yijiahe J20 launched?
Whiz launched in 2019. Yijiahe J20 launched in 2011.
How do Whiz and Yijiahe J20 compare on the Robo Index?
Whiz grades AA on the Robo Index. Yijiahe J20 grades BBB. 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 Whiz and Yijiahe J20 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 Whiz and Yijiahe J20?
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
Whiz vs Yijiahe J20 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.