Haier HIVA Haiwa leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on ROI clarity.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Multi-room smart home overnight floor care and laundry folding during off-peak hours
University robotics labs testing bipedal locomotion and emotional AI interaction
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.