Pudu Robotics HolaBotvsSoftBank Robotics Pepper

Pudu Robotics HolaBot leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

HolaBot

3 wins

Pepper

1 wins

Category breakdown

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

HolaBot

82
Deployment readiness
35
60
Maintenance confidence
60
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Navigation
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

HolaBot

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Pepper

75
Labor replacement
15
60 kg carrying capacity; 120 L volume with 4-tier loading zones
Payload
Minimal (arms designed for gesture, not load-bearing)
0.5–1.2 m/s (adjustable)
Speed
3 km/h (omnidirectional)
10–24 hours (replaceable battery)
Battery
Approximately 12 hours on 30Ah Li-ion battery

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

HolaBot

72
Environment fit
40
55
Future potential
20
541 × 531 × 1226 mm (W × D × H)
Footprint
120 cm height (approximately 4 feet tall)

HolaBot · Best for

Full-service restaurant table bussing: 150–200-seat venue, dinner rush, 80+ table turns.

Pepper · Best for

University HRI research labs — stable platform, mature SDK, no commercial pressure

Final judgment

If immediate deployment is the priority, choose HolaBot. If the goal is to be ready when Pepper's capabilities mature, track it.