Gita vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of Gita (Piaggio Fast Forward) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GitaUnited States
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- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- Gita2019
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- Gita0 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Gita$2,175
- Relay$26,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Gita4 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- GitaACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Gita9.1 kg
- Relay—
Robot Weight
- Gita22.7 kg
- Relay—
Dimensions
- Gita635x560x655
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- Gitaenclosed locked
- Relayhybrid
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Gitavision
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- Gita2.7 m/s
- Relay—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Gita4 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Charge Time
- Gita2 hrs
- Relay—
Auto Docking
- Gita—
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- GitaYes
- RelayYes
Fleet Management
- Gitasingle dashboard
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- Gitahard floor,low pile carpet
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Gita$2,175
- Relay$26,000
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,175 | $26,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 9.1 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.7 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 635x560x655 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | hybrid |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vision | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.7 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor,carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,175 | $26,000 |
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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, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Gita and Relay?
Gita is made by Piaggio Fast Forward, based in US. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
When were Gita and Relay launched?
Gita launched in 2019. Relay launched in 2014.
How much does Gita cost compared to Relay?
Gita is listed at $2,175. Relay is listed at $26,000.
How do Gita and Relay compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Gita scores 65/100. Relay scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Gita and Relay 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 Relay?
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 Relay 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.