Sony aibo ERS-1000vstemi temi
Close call. aibo ERS-1000 and temi trade wins across the matrix.
aibo ERS-1000
1 wins
temi
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 82Deployment readiness82
- 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
- 95Price accessibility95
- 35ROI clarity78
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 0Labor replacement65
- None (companion robot)Payload3 kg
- SpeedUp to 1 m/s
- Approximately 120 minutes in standard mode operationBatteryUp to 8 hours
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 78Environment fit72
- 72Future potential68
- 180 × 293 × 305 mm (W × D × H)Footprint35 × 45 × 100 cm (W × D × H)
aibo ERS-1000 · Best for
Tech-enthusiast households seeking a no-maintenance alternative to pet ownership (no walks, no shedding, no vet bills).
temi · Best for
Large hotel lobbies (100+ rooms) greeting guests and directing to concierge without staffing headcount
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.