HOBOT · Updated August 2026
HOBOT-388: specs & release date
HOBOT-388, released 2020. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: hobot.com.tw verified verify in ledger
The HOBOT-388 has no published US price yet. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 12 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the HOBOT-388 a good buy?
On the spec sheet, its battery backup min of 20 is the lowest of the 12, and its weight of 2.02 lb is the lowest of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | Not published No verifiable current US price could be confirmed: hobot.us lists the 388 for sale but its price/product pages returned HTTP 429 (bot protection) on every direct fetch attempt, and third-party US retailers (Ace Vacuums, BuySmartBots, RestechToday) all blocked automated fetch (403/429) during verification |
|---|---|
| Brand | HOBOT |
| Released | 2020 |
| Suction power (Pa) | — |
| Cleaning speed mode | ~4 min/m^2; up to 70rpm hand-gesture-style wiping wheel rotation; 3 automatic operation modes |
| Battery backup min | 20 |
| Spray system | Single ultrasonic spray nozzle, 15um mist, detachable water tank |
| Path planning | AI path calculation with auto window-edge detection |
| Noise level (dB) | — |
| Safety tether | 4.5m rope rated to 200kg |
| Edge detection | AI auto-detects window edges and adjusts route |
| Weight (lb) | 2.02 |
Source: hobot.com.tw (verified 2026-08-01). Fetched live from HOBOT's Taiwan site: embedded UPS holds position 20 minutes on power loss, 4.5m/200kg safety rope, ~4min/m^2 cleaning speed, ultrasonic spray, AI auto edge-detect, 4m power cord, 3 auto modes. Suction figure and noise (dB) are not stated in the extractable text of that page (shown only as an image graphic) and were left null rather than reusing a different HOBOT model's number. Weight (915g/32.27oz) and dimensions (295x148x95mm / 11.6x5.8x3.7in) are from a manufacturer-authored blog post on hobot.us (via search-engine cache; direct hobot.us fetch blocked, HTTP 429) and a 2020 Gadgetgram launch article (fetch blocked, HTTP 403), both consistent with each other. Release year 2020 per that Gadgetgram article date. Image is HOBOT's own official hero photo for this specific model (distinct file from the 2S's), fetched and visually confirmed to show the oval HOBOT-388 unit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the HOBOT-388 cost?
The HOBOT-388 has no published US price as of 2026-08-01.
When was the HOBOT-388 released?
The HOBOT-388 was released 2020.
What are the HOBOT-388's key specs?
HOBOT-388 (HOBOT): cleaning speed mode ~4 min/m^2; up to 70rpm hand-gesture-style wiping wheel rotation; 3 automatic operation modes, battery backup min 20, spray system Single ultrasonic spray nozzle, 15um mist, detachable water tank, path planning AI path calculation with auto window-edge detection, safety tether 4.5m rope rated to 200kg. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
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