Delivery/Serving Robot vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Delivery/Serving Robot (Iris Robotics) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Delivery/Serving RobotJapan
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Delivery/Serving Robot—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Delivery/Serving Robot0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Delivery/Serving RobotContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Delivery/Serving Robot24 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- Delivery/Serving RobotACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Delivery/Serving Robot30 kg
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- Delivery/Serving Robot75 kg
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- Delivery/Serving Robot540x500x1150
- Starship569x678x554
Tray Count
- Delivery/Serving Robot3
- Starship—
Tray Capacity
- Delivery/Serving Robot10 kg
- Starship—
Compartment Type
- Delivery/Serving Robothybrid
- Starshipenclosed locked
IP Rating
- Delivery/Serving RobotIP68+
- Starship—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Delivery/Serving Robothybrid
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Delivery/Serving Robot8.1 m/s
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Delivery/Serving Robot—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Delivery/Serving Robot—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- Delivery/Serving Robot24 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Auto Docking
- Delivery/Serving RobotYes
- StarshipYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Delivery/Serving RobotYes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- Delivery/Serving Robotsingle dashboard
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Delivery/Serving Robothard floor
- Starshiphard floor
UX
Noise Level
- Delivery/Serving Robot20 dB
- Starship—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Delivery/Serving RobotContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 24 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 540x500x1150 | 569x678x554 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Tray Capacity (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | hybrid | enclosed locked |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP68+ | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | hybrid | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 8.1 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 24 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor |
| UX | ||
| Noise Level (values differ) | 20 dB | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, 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
| Metric | Delivery/Serving Robot | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4445% |
Delivery/Serving Robot has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Delivery/Serving Robot and Starship?
Delivery/Serving Robot is made by Iris Robotics, based in JP. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How do Delivery/Serving Robot and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
Delivery/Serving Robot grades BB on the Robo Index. Starship grades A. 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.
What is the payload difference between Delivery/Serving Robot and Starship?
Delivery/Serving Robot carries up to 30 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are Delivery/Serving 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 Delivery/Serving 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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About this comparison
Delivery/Serving 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 Index is calculated.