B1 vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of B1 (Bedestrian) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- B1—
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- B12024
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- B10 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- B1$100,000 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- B1ACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- B120 kg
- Relay—
Robot Weight
- B155 kg
- Relay—
Dimensions
- B11126x467x636
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- B1—
- Relayhybrid
IP Rating
- B1IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional)
- Relay—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- B1lidar slam,hybrid
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- B11.2 m/s
- Relay—
Power
Battery Runtime
- B12.5 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Charge Time
- B12 hrs
- Relay—
Auto Docking
- B1Yes
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- B1Yes
- RelayYes
Fleet Management
- B1centralized cloud
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- B1—
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- B1$100,000 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
Warranty
- B11 yrs
- Relay—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 1126x467x636 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | hybrid |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 (standard), IP68 (optional) | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,hybrid | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor,carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, 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 | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $100,000 | $26,000 |
| Payback period | 24.0 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $150,000 | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +150% | +862% |
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 Relay?
B1 is made by Bedestrian. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
When were B1 and Relay launched?
B1 launched in 2024. Relay launched in 2014.
How much does B1 cost compared to Relay?
B1 is listed at $100,000. Relay is listed at $26,000.
How do B1 and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
B1 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 B1 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 B1 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
B1 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.