Pudu Robotics KettyBot ProvsSoftBank Robotics Pepper
Pudu Robotics KettyBot Pro leads on 6 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
KettyBot Pro
3 wins
Pepper
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 85Deployment readiness35
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 88Price accessibility82
- 78ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement15
- 10 kg per layer (22 pounds per layer)PayloadMinimal (arms designed for gesture, not load-bearing)
- 1.2 m/s maximum cruise speedSpeed3 km/h (omnidirectional)
- 9 hours (no-load operation)BatteryApproximately 12 hours on 30Ah Li-ion battery
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 82Environment fit40
- 70Future potential20
- 435 × 450 × 1120 mm (W × D × H)Footprint120 cm height (approximately 4 feet tall)
KettyBot Pro · Best for
200–300 seat full-service restaurant dinner rush — single robot reduces food-runner headcount by 1–2 FTE, 9-hour battery covers evening service.
Pepper · Best for
University HRI research labs — stable platform, mature SDK, no commercial pressure
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose KettyBot Pro. If the goal is to be ready when Pepper's capabilities mature, track it.