Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) vs Zip

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

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ZipA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
ZipUnited States

Year First Available

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)2021
Zip2023

Verified Deployments

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)0 Deployments
Zip0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)10 hrs
Zip—

Availability Status

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)ACTIVE
ZipACTIVE

Physical

Payload

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)100 kg
Zip158.8 kg

IP Rating

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)IP 65
Zip—

Robot Weight

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)73.5 kg
Zip—

Navigation & Safety

Navigation Type

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)vision
Zipgps,hybrid

Max Speed

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
Zip26.8 m/s

Power

Battery Runtime

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)10 hrs
Zip—

Charge Time

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)2 hrs
Zip—

Auto Docking

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
ZipYes

Integration

Fleet Management

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
Zipcentralized cloud

Commercial

Warranty

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)—
Zip10 yrs

	Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR)deliveryOn-Road Technologies ARobo Index	ZipdeliveryZipline ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	2023
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	10 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	100 kg	158.8 kg
IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	IP 65	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	73.5 kg	—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type (values differ)	vision	gps,hybrid
Max Speed (values differ)	—	26.8 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	10 hrs	—
Charge Time (values differ)	2 hrs	—
Auto Docking (values differ)	—	Yes
Integration
Fleet Management (values differ)	—	centralized cloud
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	—	10 yrs

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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)	Zip
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR), Zip have 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 Zip?

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

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

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) launched in 2021. Zip launched in 2023.

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

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) grades A on the Robo Index. Zip grades A. 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.

What is the payload difference between Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Zip?

Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) carries up to 100 kg. Zip carries up to 158.76 kg.

Are Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) and Zip 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 Zip?

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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Autonomous Delivery Robot (ADR) vs Zip 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.