BallIP vs D2 Delivery Robot
Side-by-side comparison of BallIP (Tohoku Gakuin University) and D2 Delivery Robot (Optimus Robo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BallIP—
- D2 Delivery RobotSingapore
Year First Available
- BallIP2017
- D2 Delivery Robot—
Verified Deployments
- BallIP0 Deployments
- D2 Delivery Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BallIP$1,000
- D2 Delivery Robot$10,995
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BallIP1 hrs
- D2 Delivery Robot8 hrs
Availability Status
- BallIPACTIVE
- D2 Delivery RobotACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Singapore |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,000 | $10,995 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes BallIP and D2 Delivery Robot?
BallIP is made by Tohoku Gakuin University. D2 Delivery Robot is made by Optimus Robo, based in SG.
How much does BallIP cost compared to D2 Delivery Robot?
BallIP is listed at $1,000. D2 Delivery Robot is listed at $10,995.
How do BallIP and D2 Delivery Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BallIP scores 33/100. D2 Delivery Robot scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between BallIP and D2 Delivery Robot?
BallIP carries up to 10 kg. D2 Delivery Robot carries up to 40 kg.
Are BallIP and D2 Delivery Robot comparable?
BallIP is categorized as Research; D2 Delivery Robot as Delivery. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Delivery robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Delivery TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BallIP and D2 Delivery Robot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
BallIP vs D2 Delivery Robot compares two robots in the research and delivery categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.