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Service & Companion Robots

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Service robots cover delivery, hospitality, commercial cleaning, companionship and eldercare — among the most commercially proven robot categories. Restaurant delivery robots (Pudu, Keenon) are deployed at scale; companion robots are split — kids' education and pet-companion models sell well, while general home assistants remain immature. Evaluate navigation (lidar vs vision), battery life, service network and real deployments.

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FAQ

Payback period for restaurant delivery robots?

Replacing 0.5-1 FTE, mainstream models (~$300-500/mo rental or $5-8k purchase) typically pay back in 12-18 months.

Are companion robots good for elderly parents?

Today's companions rely on cloud LLMs for conversation. They work as medication-reminder and video-call aids, but cannot replace human care.

How to choose a commercial cleaning robot?

Look at cleaning rate (m²/h), tank capacity, elevator integration and self-docking. Prefer brands with a local service network.