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Care-O-bot 4

Built by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics· Launched 2015

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin RoboticsOpen company

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59.6/ 100

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On sale20%100/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%70/100
Specs on file12%58/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
Specs not manufacturer-verified

Overview

Care-O-bot 4 is a mobile service robot designed to help people. It can work in museums or grocery stores to answer questions, or fetch objects as your home robotic butler. The first Care-O-bot 4 to be employed in retail is named "Paul." Care-O-bot will help you with your groceries. This robot's a real gentleman.

Flagship features

  • Enhanced agility due to patented spherical joints allowing 360-degree rotations
  • Configurable for various tasks like serving drinks or acting as information centers
  • Designed with social interaction principles for better user acceptance
  • Featured in notable projects like serving as shopping assistants and multifunctional helpers

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Other
1.1944444444444444 m/s
Unknown
Lidar slam
5 h
Purchase
5 kg

Carries more than 26% of 81 Hospitality robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
teleoperation,hospitality,research
healthcare,hospitality,security
indoor
Size & capacity2
Height Mm
1580
5
Movement & precision5
1
29
7
2
1.1
Sensing & perception7
2d
Camera Count
2
rgb,depth
microphone,cameras,touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Controls & integration6
Yes
Yes
Intel NUC i5, 256GB, 8GB RAM
Intel NUC i5/i7[1][2]
Yes
code ros,no code gui
Safety & certification1
Safety laser scanners,2-channel Safe-Torque-Off,EM-Stop
Buying & support2
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Availability Status
available

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2016DeploymentFirst real-world deployment as shopping assistant at Saturn
  • 2015LaunchCare-O-bot 4 prototype presented by Fraunhofer IPA

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Care-O-bot 4?
The Care-O-bot 4 is developed by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics.
What type of robot is the Care-O-bot 4?
The Care-O-bot 4 is a Hospitality robot made by Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics.
How much does the Care-O-bot 4 cost?
The Care-O-bot 4 is listed at US$66,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Fraunhofer IPA and Mojin Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Care-O-bot 4 launched?
The Care-O-bot 4 was launched in 2015.
What are the key specifications of the Care-O-bot 4?
Key specifications of the Care-O-bot 4: type other, payload 5 kg, top speed 1.1944444444444444 m/s, elevator protocol unknown, navigation lidar slam.

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