FlashBot Max vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of FlashBot Max (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlashBot MaxChina
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- FlashBot Max2021
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- FlashBot Max0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FlashBot MaxContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- FlashBot MaxACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- FlashBot Max—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- FlashBot Maxvision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- FlashBot Max—
- Starship18 hrs
Auto Docking
- FlashBot Max—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- FlashBot Max—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- FlashBot Max—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlashBot MaxContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | 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 Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| 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: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, 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 | FlashBot Max | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4445% |
FlashBot Max 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 FlashBot Max and Starship?
FlashBot Max is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were FlashBot Max and Starship launched?
FlashBot Max launched in 2021. Starship launched in 2015.
How do FlashBot Max and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
FlashBot Max grades BB on the Robo Index. Starship grades AA. 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.
Are FlashBot Max 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 FlashBot Max 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
FlashBot Max 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.