B1 vs HOSPI
Side-by-side comparison of B1 (Bedestrian) and HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- B1—
- HOSPIJapan
Year First Available
- B12024
- HOSPI2013
Verified Deployments
- B10 Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- B1$100,000 USD
- HOSPIContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- HOSPI7 hrs
Availability Status
- B1ACTIVE
- HOSPIACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- B120 kg
- HOSPI60 kg
Robot Weight
- B155 kg
- HOSPI220 kg
Dimensions
- B11126x467x636
- HOSPI630x705x1390
IP Rating
- B1IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional)
- HOSPI—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- B1lidar slam,hybrid
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- B11.2 m/s
- HOSPI1 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- HOSPI7 hrs
Charge Time
- B12 hrs
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
Auto Docking
- B1Yes
- HOSPIYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- B1—
- HOSPINo
Integration
Elevator API
- B1Yes
- HOSPI—
Fleet Management
- B1centralized cloud
- HOSPI—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- B1$100,000 USD
- HOSPIContact for quote
Warranty
- B11 yrs
- HOSPI1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 60 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 220 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 1126x467x636 | 630x705x1390 |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional) | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | — | No |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Compartment Type, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, PMS / POS Integration, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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 | B1 | HOSPI |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | — |
HOSPI 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 B1 and HOSPI?
B1 is made by Bedestrian. HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP.
When were B1 and HOSPI launched?
B1 launched in 2024. HOSPI launched in 2013.
How do B1 and HOSPI compare on the Robo Index?
B1 grades BBB on the Robo Index. HOSPI 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.
What is the payload difference between B1 and HOSPI?
B1 carries up to 20 kg. HOSPI carries up to 60 kg.
Are B1 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 B1 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
B1 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.