HOSPI vs Ottobot
Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and Ottobot (Ottonomy) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HOSPIJapan
- Ottobot—
Year First Available
- HOSPI2013
- Ottobot2022
Verified Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
- Ottobot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Ottobot—
Availability Status
- HOSPIACTIVE
- OttobotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- HOSPI60 kg
- Ottobot—
Robot Weight
- HOSPI220 kg
- Ottobot—
Dimensions
- HOSPI630x705x1390
- Ottobot—
Compartment Type
- HOSPI—
- Ottobotenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Ottobotlidar slam,vision,gps,hybrid
Max Speed
- HOSPI1 m/s
- Ottobot—
Power
Battery Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Ottobot—
Charge Time
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
- Ottobot—
Auto Docking
- HOSPIYes
- OttobotYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- HOSPINo
- Ottobot—
Integration
Elevator API
- HOSPI—
- OttobotYes
PMS / POS Integration
- HOSPI—
- OttobotYes
Fleet Management
- HOSPI—
- Ottobotcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- HOSPI—
- Ottobothard floor,low pile carpet
Commercial
Warranty
- HOSPI1 yrs
- Ottobot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 220 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 630x705x1390 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,gps,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor,low pile carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Noise Level, Display Size, Price (USD), 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 | HOSPI | Ottobot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
HOSPI, Ottobot have 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 HOSPI and Ottobot?
HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP. Ottobot is made by Ottonomy.
When were HOSPI and Ottobot launched?
HOSPI launched in 2013. Ottobot launched in 2022.
How do HOSPI and Ottobot compare on the Robo Index?
HOSPI grades AA on the Robo Index. Ottobot grades BBB. 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 HOSPI and Ottobot 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 HOSPI and Ottobot?
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
HOSPI vs Ottobot 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.