Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) vs Relay

Side-by-side comparison of Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) (On-Road Technologies) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)A

RelayAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
RelayUnited States

Year First Available

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)2021
Relay2014

Verified Deployments

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)0 Deployments
Relay0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)Contact for quote
Relay$26,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)10 hrs
Relay16 hrs

Availability Status

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)ACTIVE
RelayACTIVE

Physical

Robot Weight

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)73.5 kg
Relay—

Payload

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)100 kg
Relay—

Compartment Type

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
Relayhybrid

IP Rating

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)IP 65
Relay—

Navigation & Safety

Navigation Type

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)vision
Relaylidar slam,vision

Power

Battery Runtime

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)10 hrs
Relay16 hrs

Charge Time

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)2 hrs
Relay—

Auto Docking

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
RelayYes

Integration

Elevator API

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
RelayYes

Floor Compatibility

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
Relayhard floor,carpet

Commercial

Price (USD)

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)Contact for quote
Relay$26,000 USD

	Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)deliveryOn-Road Technologies ARobo Index	RelaydeliveryRelay Robotics AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	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)	10 hrs	16 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical
Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	73.5 kg	—
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	100 kg	—
Compartment Type (values differ)	—	hybrid
IP Rating (values differ)	IP 65	—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type (values differ)	vision	lidar slam,vision
Power
Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	10 hrs	16 hrs
Charge Time (values differ)	2 hrs	—
Auto Docking (values differ)	—	Yes
Integration
Elevator API (values differ)	—	Yes
Floor Compatibility (values differ)	—	hard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$26,000 USD

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Dimensions, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Max Speed, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)	Relay
Investment	No price	$26,000
Payback period	—	6.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$224,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	+862%

Autonomous Delivery 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Relay?

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) is made by On-Road Technologies. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.

When were Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Relay launched?

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) launched in 2021. Relay launched in 2014.

How do Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Relay compare on the Robo Index?

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) grades A 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 Autonomous Delivery 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 Autonomous Delivery 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

Autonomous Delivery 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.