AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) vs HOSPI
Side-by-side comparison of AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) (May Mobility) and HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)United States
- HOSPIJapan
Year First Available
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)2025
- HOSPI2013
Verified Deployments
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)0 Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPI7 hrs
Availability Status
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)ACTIVE
- HOSPIACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPI220 kg
Payload
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)30 kg
- HOSPI60 kg
Dimensions
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPI630x705x1390
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPI1 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPI7 hrs
Charge Time
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
Auto Docking
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPIYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)Yes
- HOSPINo
Commercial
Warranty
- AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
- HOSPI1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 220 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 60 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 630x705x1390 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, Display Size, Price (USD), RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and HOSPI?
AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) is made by May Mobility, based in US. HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP.
When were AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and HOSPI launched?
AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) launched in 2025. HOSPI launched in 2013.
How do AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and HOSPI compare on the Robo Index?
AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) scores 68/100. HOSPI scores 82/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and HOSPI?
AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) carries up to 30 kg. HOSPI carries up to 60 kg.
Are AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and HOSPI 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 AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and HOSPI?
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
AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) vs HOSPI 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.