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C30 vs Relay

Side-by-side comparison of C30 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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C30BBB
Relay
RelayAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • C30China
  • Relay
    RelayUnited States

Year First Available

  • C30—
  • Relay
    Relay2014

Verified Deployments

  • C300 Deployments
  • Relay
    Relay0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • C30$9,710 USD
  • Relay
    Relay$26,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • C3010 hrs
  • Relay
    Relay16 hrs

Availability Status

  • C30ACTIVE
  • Relay
    RelayACTIVE

Physical

Robot Weight

  • C3035 kg
  • Relay
    Relay—

Dimensions

  • C30490x520x750
  • Relay
    Relay—

Compartment Type

  • C30—
  • Relay
    Relayhybrid

Navigation & Safety

Navigation Type

  • C30hybrid
  • Relay
    Relaylidar slam,vision

Max Speed

  • C300.8 m/s
  • Relay
    Relay—

Min Passable Width

  • C3049 cm
  • Relay
    Relay—

Power

Battery Runtime

  • C3010 hrs
  • Relay
    Relay16 hrs

Charge Time

  • C305.5 hrs
  • Relay
    Relay—

Auto Docking

  • C30Yes
  • Relay
    RelayYes

Integration

Elevator API

  • C30—
  • Relay
    RelayYes

Fleet Management

  • C30single dashboard
  • Relay
    Relay—

Floor Compatibility

  • C30hard floor
  • Relay
    Relayhard floor,carpet

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • C30$9,710 USD
  • Relay
    Relay$26,000 USD

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty

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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

MetricC30Relay
Investment$9,710$26,000
Payback period2.3 mo6.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$240,290$224,000
ROI (5 yr)+2475%+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 C30 and Relay?

C30 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.

How much does C30 cost compared to Relay?

C30 is listed at $9,710. Relay is listed at $26,000.

How do C30 and Relay compare on the Robo Index?

C30 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 C30 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 C30 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

C30 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.