D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot (Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- D31 Smart Food Delivery RobotChina
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot$4,200 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot10 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- D31 Smart Food Delivery RobotACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starship23 kg
Payload
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starship10 kg
Dimensions
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robotlidar slam,vision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot10 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot4 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot$4,200 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,200 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,200 USD | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, 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 | D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,200 | $5,500 |
| Payback period | 1.0 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,800 | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +5852% | +4445% |
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 D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot and Starship?
D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot is made by Fujian Hantewin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How much does D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot cost compared to Starship?
D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot is listed at $4,200. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot and Starship compare on the Robo Score?
D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot scores 47.1 on the Robo Score. Starship scores 66.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot and Starship?
D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot carries up to 30 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot and Starship 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 D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot 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: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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D31 Smart Food Delivery Robot vs Starship 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 Score is calculated.