Gita vs HOSPI
Side-by-side comparison of Gita (Piaggio Fast Forward) and HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GitaUnited States
- HOSPIJapan
Year First Available
- Gita2019
- HOSPI2013
Verified Deployments
- Gita0 Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Gita$3,250 USD
- HOSPIContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Gita4 hrs
- HOSPI7 hrs
Availability Status
- GitaACTIVE
- HOSPIACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Gita9.1 kg
- HOSPI60 kg
Robot Weight
- Gita22.7 kg
- HOSPI220 kg
Dimensions
- Gita635x560x655
- HOSPI630x705x1390
Compartment Type
- Gitaenclosed locked
- HOSPI—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Gitavision
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Gita2.7 m/s
- HOSPI1 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Gita4 hrs
- HOSPI7 hrs
Charge Time
- Gita2 hrs
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
Auto Docking
- Gita—
- HOSPIYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- Gita—
- HOSPINo
Integration
Elevator API
- GitaYes
- HOSPI—
Fleet Management
- Gitasingle dashboard
- HOSPI—
Floor Compatibility
- Gitahard floor,low pile carpet
- HOSPI—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Gita$3,250 USD
- HOSPIContact for quote
Warranty
- Gita—
- HOSPI1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,250 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 60 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.7 kg | 220 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 635x560x655 | 630x705x1390 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.7 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | — | No |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,250 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 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 Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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 | Gita | HOSPI |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,250 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,750 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +7592% | — |
HOSPI 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Gita and HOSPI?
Gita is made by Piaggio Fast Forward, based in US. HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP.
When were Gita and HOSPI launched?
Gita launched in 2019. HOSPI launched in 2013.
How do Gita and HOSPI compare on the Robo Index?
Gita grades BBB on the Robo Index. HOSPI 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.
What is the payload difference between Gita and HOSPI?
Gita carries up to 9.07 kg. HOSPI carries up to 60 kg.
Are Gita and HOSPI 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 Gita and HOSPI?
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
Gita vs HOSPI 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.