Colossus vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Colossus (Shark Robotics) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ColossusFrance
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Colossus2017
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Colossus0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Colossus$210,000
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colossus10 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- ColossusACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $210,000 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Colossus and Starship?
Colossus is made by Shark Robotics, based in FR. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Colossus and Starship launched?
Colossus launched in 2017. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does Colossus cost compared to Starship?
Colossus is listed at $210,000. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do Colossus and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Colossus scores 64/100. Starship scores 73/100. 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 Colossus and Starship?
Colossus carries up to 500 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are Colossus and Starship comparable?
Colossus is categorized as Security; Starship as Delivery. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Colossus and Starship?
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 security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Colossus vs Starship compares two robots in the security 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.