Herb vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Herb (University of Washington) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Herb—
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Herb2006
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Herb0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HerbContact for quote
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Herb6 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- HerbACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2006 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Herb and Starship?
Herb is made by University of Washington. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Herb and Starship launched?
Herb launched in 2006. Starship launched in 2015.
How do Herb and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Herb scores 22/100. Starship scores 73/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Herb and Starship comparable?
Herb is categorized as Mobile Manipulator; Starship as Delivery. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Herb 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: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Herb vs Starship compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator and delivery categories. 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.