The table expands across desktop, stays dense on mobile, and highlights the strongest numeric values so the real tradeoffs are easy to spot.
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 USD | $699 USD |
| Height | 17.3cm (6.8 in) | 50 cm |
| Weight | 1.1kg (2.42 lbs) | 6 kg |
| Battery Life | 1.5 hours continuous play; up to 30 hours depending on usage | Not publicly specified |
| Charging Time | Not officially disclosed | Not publicly specified |
| Max Speed | N/A | Not publicly specified |
| AI | Quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz, 5 TOPS BPU, 2GB LPDDR4 RAM, 8GB eMMC; ChatGPT-4o integration | Autonomous home navigation and voice-triggered interaction |
| Sensors | 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor, 720p RGB Camera, Touch Sensor, 3-Axis Accelerometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, 4-Microphone Array | 1080p HD camera, Laser sensor (mapping/localization/navigation), Capacitive touch sensors, Four-microphone array |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (Dual-band 2.4G/5.8G, 802.11a/b/g/n), USB Type-C (charging) | Wi-Fi |
| Voice Assistants | None | None |
| Status | Available | Discontinued |
| Category | Companions | Companions |
| Manufacturer | KEYi Tech | Mayfield Robotics |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | Loona | Kuri |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Generated Visuals | ✓ | — |
| Audio playback via dual speakers | — | ✓ |
| Auto-Docking & Charging | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous navigation | — | ✓ |
| ChatGPT Conversations | ✓ | — |
| Emotion Expression (LCD face) | ✓ | — |
| Expressive non-verbal interaction | — | ✓ |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | — |
| Google Blockly Programming | ✓ | — |
| HD video recording | — | ✓ |
| Interactive Games (AR, bullfighting, follow-the-leader) | ✓ | — |
| OTA Updates | ✓ | — |
| Remote Monitoring (camera) | ✓ | — |
| Touch Interaction | ✓ | — |
| Voice Commands | ✓ | — |
| Voice wake and command detection | — | ✓ |
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, Lawn & Garden, Commercial 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.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — Roomba Mini versus AquaSense X shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — 4NE-1 Mini versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — CyberDog 2 versus D1 Pro is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — Miko Mini versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
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 201 robots tracked, 138 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.
