AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) vs Starship

Side-by-side comparison of AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) (May Mobility) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)A

StarshipA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)United States
StarshipUnited States

Year First Available

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)2025
Starship2015

Verified Deployments

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)0 Deployments
Starship0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)Contact for quote
Starship$5,500 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starship18 hrs

Availability Status

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)ACTIVE
StarshipACTIVE

Physical

Payload

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)30 kg
Starship10 kg

Robot Weight

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starship23 kg

Dimensions

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starship569x678x554

Compartment Type

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starshipenclosed locked

Navigation & Safety

Navigation Type

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid

Max Speed

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starship1.7 m/s

Min Passable Width

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starship56.9 cm

Obstacle Detection Range

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starship61 m

Power

Battery Runtime

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starship18 hrs

Auto Docking

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
StarshipYes

Hot-Swap Battery

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)Yes
Starship—

Integration

Fleet Management

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starshipcentralized cloud

Floor Compatibility

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)—
Starshiphard floor

Commercial

Price (USD)

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)Contact for quote
Starship$5,500 USD

	AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)deliveryMay Mobility ARobo Index	StarshipdeliveryStarship Technologies ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	2015
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	—	18 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical
Payload (values differ)	30 kg	10 kg
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	23 kg
Dimensions (values differ)	—	569x678x554
Compartment Type (values differ)	—	enclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type (values differ)	—	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 (values differ)	—	18 hrs
Auto Docking (values differ)	—	Yes
Hot-Swap Battery (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

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership)	Starship
Investment	No price	$5,500
Payback period	—	1.3 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$244,500
ROI (5 yr)	—	+4445%

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) 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 AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and Starship?

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) is made by May Mobility, based in US. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.

When were AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and Starship launched?

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) launched in 2025. Starship launched in 2015.

How do AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and Starship compare on the Robo Index?

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) grades A on the Robo Index. Starship 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 AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) and Starship?

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) carries up to 30 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.

Are AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) 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 AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) 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

AV Minibus (Tecnobus partnership) 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 Index is calculated.