Avride R3 vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of Avride R3 (Avride) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Avride R3United States
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- Avride R3—
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- Avride R30 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Avride R3Contact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Avride R312 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- Avride R3ACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Avride R325 kg
- Relay—
Robot Weight
- Avride R320 kg
- Relay—
Dimensions
- Avride R3915x659x851
- Relay—
Tray Count
- Avride R33
- Relay—
Tray Capacity
- Avride R33.5 kg
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- Avride R3Multi-order compartment
- Relayhybrid
IP Rating
- Avride R3IP66
- Relay—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avride R3lidar slam,vision
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- Avride R32.2 m/s
- Relay—
Min Passable Width
- Avride R370 cm
- Relay—
Obstacle Detection Range
- Avride R360 m
- Relay—
Min Object Detection Height
- Avride R35 cm
- Relay—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Avride R312 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Charge Time
- Avride R32 hrs
- Relay—
Auto Docking
- Avride R3Yes
- RelayYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- Avride R3Yes
- Relay—
Integration
Elevator API
- Avride R3Yes
- RelayYes
PMS / POS Integration
- Avride R3No
- Relay—
Fleet Management
- Avride R3single dashboard
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- Avride R3hard floor,low pile carpet
- Relayhard floor,carpet
UX
Noise Level
- Avride R350 dB
- Relay—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Avride R3Contact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
RaaS / Month
- Avride R3$200
- Relay—
Warranty
- Avride R32 yrs
- Relay—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 915x659x851 | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Tray Capacity (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | Multi-order compartment | hybrid |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | 60 m | — |
| Min Object Detection Height (values differ) | 5 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | No | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor,carpet |
| UX | ||
| Noise Level (values differ) | 50 dB | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $26,000 USD |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $200 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
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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 | Avride R3 | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $26,000 |
| Payback period | — | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +862% |
Avride R3 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 Avride R3 and Relay?
Avride R3 is made by Avride, based in US. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
How do Avride R3 and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
Avride R3 grades BBB 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 Avride R3 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 Avride R3 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
Avride R3 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.