BenXiaoDi D30 vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of BenXiaoDi D30 (Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BenXiaoDi D30China
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- BenXiaoDi D302019
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- BenXiaoDi D300 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- BenXiaoDi D30$4,600 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BenXiaoDi D3010 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- BenXiaoDi D30ACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
IP Rating
- BenXiaoDi D30IP55
- Relay—
Robot Weight
- BenXiaoDi D304.2 kg
- Relay—
Dimensions
- BenXiaoDi D30539x478x1137
- Relay—
Tray Count
- BenXiaoDi D304
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- BenXiaoDi D30hybrid
- Relayhybrid
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- BenXiaoDi D30lidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- BenXiaoDi D308.3 m/s
- Relay—
Power
Battery Runtime
- BenXiaoDi D3010 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Charge Time
- BenXiaoDi D304 hrs
- Relay—
Auto Docking
- BenXiaoDi D30Yes
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- BenXiaoDi D30Yes
- RelayYes
Fleet Management
- BenXiaoDi D30centralized cloud
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- BenXiaoDi D30hard floor,low pile carpet
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BenXiaoDi D30$4,600 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,600 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP55 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.2 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 539x478x1137 | — |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compartment Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 8.3 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor,carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,600 USD | $26,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Capacity, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | BenXiaoDi D30 | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,600 | $26,000 |
| Payback period | 1.1 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,400 | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +5335% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes BenXiaoDi D30 and Relay?
BenXiaoDi D30 is made by Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
When were BenXiaoDi D30 and Relay launched?
BenXiaoDi D30 launched in 2019. Relay launched in 2014.
How much does BenXiaoDi D30 cost compared to Relay?
BenXiaoDi D30 is listed at $4,600. Relay is listed at $26,000.
How do BenXiaoDi D30 and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
BenXiaoDi D30 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 BenXiaoDi D30 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 BenXiaoDi D30 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
BenXiaoDi D30 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.