HOSPI vs Saymo
Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and Saymo (Serve Robotics Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HOSPIJapan
- SaymoUnited States
Year First Available
- HOSPI2013
- Saymo2024
Verified Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
- Saymo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Saymo12 hrs
Availability Status
- HOSPIACTIVE
- SaymoACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- HOSPI60 kg
- Saymo30 kg
IP Rating
- HOSPI—
- SaymoIP67
Robot Weight
- HOSPI220 kg
- Saymo59 kg
Dimensions
- HOSPI630x705x1390
- Saymo440x430x1040
Tray Count
- HOSPI—
- Saymo2
Tray Capacity
- HOSPI—
- Saymo10 kg
Compartment Type
- HOSPI—
- Saymoopen trays
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Saymolidar slam
Max Speed
- HOSPI1 m/s
- Saymo4.9 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Saymo12 hrs
Charge Time
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
- Saymo4 hrs
Auto Docking
- HOSPIYes
- SaymoYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- HOSPINo
- Saymo—
Integration
Elevator API
- HOSPI—
- SaymoYes
PMS / POS Integration
- HOSPI—
- SaymoYes
Fleet Management
- HOSPI—
- Saymocentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- HOSPI—
- Saymohard floor,low pile carpet
Commercial
Warranty
- HOSPI1 yrs
- Saymo—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 30 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 220 kg | 59 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 630x705x1390 | 440x430x1040 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Tray Capacity (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | open trays |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 4.9 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 4 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, 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 | Saymo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
HOSPI, Saymo 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 Saymo?
HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP. Saymo is made by Serve Robotics Inc., based in US.
When were HOSPI and Saymo launched?
HOSPI launched in 2013. Saymo launched in 2024.
How do HOSPI and Saymo compare on the Robo Index?
HOSPI grades AA on the Robo Index. Saymo 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.
What is the payload difference between HOSPI and Saymo?
HOSPI carries up to 60 kg. Saymo carries up to 30 kg.
Are HOSPI and Saymo 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 Saymo?
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 Saymo 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.