Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) (On-Road Technologies) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)2021
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)Contact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)10 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)100 kg
- Starship10 kg
IP Rating
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)IP 65
- Starship—
Robot Weight
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)73.5 kg
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)vision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)10 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)2 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)Contact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP 65 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 73.5 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, 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 | Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4445% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Starship?
Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) is made by On-Road Technologies. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Starship launched?
Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) launched in 2021. Starship launched in 2015.
How do Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Starship compare on the Robo Score?
Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) scores 61.4 on the Robo Score. Starship scores 66.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Starship?
Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) carries up to 100 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Starship 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 Starship?
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 Starship 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 Score is calculated.