AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) (Dane Technologies) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)United States
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)—
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)0 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)Contact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)12 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)ACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)63.5 kg
- Relay—
Payload
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)3,628.7 kg
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)hybrid
- Relayhybrid
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)vision
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Power
Battery Runtime
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)12 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Charge Time
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)2.5 hrs
- Relay—
Auto Docking
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)Yes
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)—
- RelayYes
Fleet Management
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)centralized cloud
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)hard floor,low pile carpet
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR)Contact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 63.5 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3,628.7 kg | — |
| Compartment Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vision | lidar slam,vision |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor,carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $26,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Dimensions, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $26,000 |
| Payback period | — | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +862% |
AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) and Relay?
AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) is made by Dane Technologies, based in US. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
How do AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) grades BBB on the Robo Index. Relay grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) and Relay in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) and Relay?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
AutoDelivery® Robot (ADR) vs Relay compares two robots in the delivery category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.