C40 vs HOSPI
Side-by-side comparison of C40 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- C40China
- HOSPIJapan
Year First Available
- C40—
- HOSPI2013
Verified Deployments
- C400 Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- C40$19,600 USD
- HOSPIContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- C405 hrs
- HOSPI7 hrs
Availability Status
- C40ACTIVE
- HOSPIACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- C4070 kg
- HOSPI220 kg
Payload
- C40300 kg
- HOSPI60 kg
Dimensions
- C40578x500x690
- HOSPI630x705x1390
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- C40lidar slam,vision,hybrid
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- C400.8 m/s
- HOSPI1 m/s
Min Passable Width
- C4065 cm
- HOSPI—
Power
Battery Runtime
- C405 hrs
- HOSPI7 hrs
Charge Time
- C402 hrs
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
Auto Docking
- C40Yes
- HOSPIYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- C40No
- HOSPINo
Integration
Fleet Management
- C40single dashboard
- HOSPI—
Floor Compatibility
- C40hard floor,low pile carpet
- HOSPI—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- C40$19,600 USD
- HOSPIContact for quote
Warranty
- C402 yrs
- HOSPI1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $19,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 70 kg | 220 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 300 kg | 60 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 578x500x690 | 630x705x1390 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 65 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery | No | No |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 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, IP Rating, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes C40 and HOSPI?
C40 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP.
How do C40 and HOSPI compare on the Robo Index?
C40 scores 60/100. HOSPI scores 82/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between C40 and HOSPI?
C40 carries up to 300 kg. HOSPI carries up to 60 kg.
Are C40 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 C40 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
C40 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.