Comparison controls
Swap robots without losing the table. Green cells mark numeric leaders; text rows show the tradeoffs that need judgment.
Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.
Price
Weight
Battery Life
Max Speed
AI
Sensors
Connectivity
Status
Category
Capabilities
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Height | 2180 mm | 1800 mm |
| Weight | 800 kg gross weight | Not publicly disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit |
| Battery Life | Mains powered; designed for 24/7 operationNot comparable for this robot | Not applicable (installed commercial food-production system)Not safely comparable as a typed unit |
| Charging Time | N/A (plugged in)Not comparable for this robot | Not applicableNot safely comparable as a typed unit |
| Max Speed | Average 55 seconds per drink on the official product page; 8 oz cappuccino in 43 seconds and espresso in 30 seconds reported in launch materialsNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Not applicableNot safely comparable as a typed unit |
| Degrees of Freedom | N/A | N/A |
| AI | Smart algorithm and backend control stack for automated drink preparation, recipe customization, order handling, module monitoring, and remote operations; underlying AI model details are not publicly disclosed. | Circus OS control software for autonomous cooking, demand and waste prediction, diagnostics, menu adaptation, and fleet monitoring |
| Sensors | Four-axis robotic arm, Module status monitoring, Ingredient-level monitoring, Self-service ordering interface, Detailed perception and safety sensor suite not publicly disclosed | Temperature-controlled ingredient monitoring, Self-monitoring and predictive diagnostics, Six cameras reported by independent deployment coverage |
| Connectivity | Smart Store Brain backend management software, Remote sales, inventory, and machine-status monitoring, App pre-ordering support, Credit card, debit card, digital wallet, and local payment support | Circus OS fleet control, Galaxy XY multimodal order terminal |
| Voice Assistants | None | Conversational voice AI interface |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Category | Commercial | Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology | Circus SE |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | COFE+ 7th-Generation Robot Cafe | CA-1 Series 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Commercial Food-Service Operation | — | ✓ |
| 24/7 Unattended Operation | ✓ | — |
| 300+ Drink Menu | ✓ | — |
| 3D Photo and Logo Foam Printing | ✓ | — |
| 5,000+ Customizable Taste Profiles | ✓ | — |
| Automated Plating | — | ✓ |
| Automatic Capping | ✓ | — |
| Automatic Cup Dispensing | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous Coffee Preparation | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous Induction Cooking | — | ✓ |
| Circus OS Fleet Control | — | ✓ |
| Contactless and Digital Payments | ✓ | — |
| Demand and Waste Prediction | — | ✓ |
| Fully Autonomous Meal Production | — | ✓ |
| Heated Pickup Slots | — | ✓ |
| Hot and Iced Drink Preparation | ✓ | — |
| Ingredient Storage and Monitoring | — | ✓ |
| Ingredient and Module Alerts | ✓ | — |
| Integrated Dishwasher | — | ✓ |
| Menu Adaptation | — | ✓ |
| Multilingual Menu Interface | ✓ | — |
| Remote Store Monitoring | ✓ | — |
| Retail Supermarket Deployment | — | ✓ |
| Robotic Latte Art | ✓ | — |
| Self-Service Ordering | ✓ | — |
| Wheeled Relocation | ✓ | — |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Research before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language. And when blank-page friction is the problem, use one of the prebuilt quick-start pairings in the workbench above — open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 410 robots tracked, 252 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
