FL-MIKE vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of FL-MIKE (Henan Foodline Machinery Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FL-MIKE—
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- FL-MIKE—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- FL-MIKE0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FL-MIKE$2,800
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FL-MIKE8 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- FL-MIKEACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- FL-MIKE43 kg
- Starship23 kg
Payload
- FL-MIKE30 kg
- Starship10 kg
Dimensions
- FL-MIKE—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- FL-MIKEopen trays
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- FL-MIKElidar slam,vision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- FL-MIKE2 m/s
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- FL-MIKE—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- FL-MIKE—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- FL-MIKE8 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- FL-MIKE5 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- FL-MIKE—
- StarshipYes
Integration
PMS / POS Integration
- FL-MIKEYes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- FL-MIKE—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- FL-MIKEhard floor
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FL-MIKE$2,800
- Starship$5,500
Warranty
- FL-MIKE3 yrs
- Starship—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,800 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 43 kg | 23 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open trays | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 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) | 8 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,800 | $5,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
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, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes FL-MIKE and Starship?
FL-MIKE is made by Henan Foodline Machinery Co., Ltd.. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How much does FL-MIKE cost compared to Starship?
FL-MIKE is listed at $2,800. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do FL-MIKE and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FL-MIKE scores 46/100. 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 FL-MIKE and Starship?
FL-MIKE carries up to 30 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are FL-MIKE 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 FL-MIKE 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
FL-MIKE 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.