GROOVE X LOVOT 2.0 vs GROOVE X LOVOT 3.0
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GROOVE XLOVOT 2.0 | GROOVE XLOVOT 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2022 | – |
| Task and control | ||
| Form | Wheeled | Wheeled |
| Use | Companion | Companion |
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Movement | Two driven wheels and a caster; wheels retract when held. | Two driven wheels and a caster; wheels retract when held. |
| Autonomy | Returns to its own compatible Nest for charging; docks from other generations are not interchangeable for autonomous return. | Returns to its own compatible Nest for charging; docks from other generations are not interchangeable for autonomous return. |
| Cloud and offline operation | – | Internet connection is required within 30 days of initial startup. |
| Subscription | Purchase includes selection of a service/care plan. Monthly payment and plans without monthly payments have different terms; check the maker contract. | Purchase includes selection of a service/care plan. Monthly payment and plans without monthly payments have different terms; check the maker contract. |
| Regional availability | Official store offers both generations; delivery is restricted to Japan. Colours and collaboration editions are variants, not separate generations. | Official Japanese store: standard colours ship within approximately seven business days; Ruby/Amber are made to order, approximately two to four months. Japan delivery only. |
| Release details | Maker 2024 release retrospectively confirms May 2022 sale; first-sale day remains unpublished. | Maker announced and opened orders on 28 May 2024; first customer delivery has not been established. |
| Hardware | ||
| Degrees of freedom | 13 | 11 |
| Height | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Width | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Depth | 300 mm | 290 mm |
| Robot weight | 4.3 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Processing | x86 main computer and ARM subcomputer. | 8 CPU cores, 1,024 GPU cores and 32 Tensor cores. |
| Memory | 64 GB main storage, 8 GB subcomputer storage; Nest has 256 GB. | 512 GB storage. |
| Sensors | – | Light, temperature/humidity, posture, distance, obstacle and touch sensors. |
| Camera | Hemispherical and depth cameras; the maker product page also lists a thermal camera. | Hemispherical horn-top camera, horn-front camera and depth camera. |
| Audio | One speaker and four microphones. | One speaker and four microphones. |
| Display | Two LCD eye displays. | Two OLED eye displays. |
| Connections | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, infrared, NFC and cellular data; wired LAN is on the Nest. | – |
| Size and weight | Main dimensions are the running posture. Held posture: 280 × 430 × 260 mm (W × H × D). Weight excludes clothing. | Main dimensions are the running posture. Held posture: 280 × 430 × 260 mm (W × H × D). Weight excludes clothing. |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Approximately 30–45 minutes, followed by 15–30 minutes charging | Approximately 30–45 minutes, followed by 15–30 minutes charging |
| Automatic dock return | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Approximately 89 Wh lithium-ion (NCM). | Approximately 52 Wh lithium-ion (LFP). |
| Dock | LN101 Nest: 240 × 330 × 390 mm (W × H × D), approximately 4 kg. | LN110 Nest: 240 × 145 × 390 mm (W × H × D), approximately 2.4 kg. |
