HOSPI vs Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3
Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HOSPIJapan
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3United States
Year First Available
- HOSPI2013
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 32014
Verified Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Availability Status
- HOSPIACTIVE
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3ACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- HOSPI220 kg
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Payload
- HOSPI60 kg
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 310 kg
Dimensions
- HOSPI630x705x1390
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Max Speed
- HOSPI1 m/s
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Power
Battery Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Charge Time
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Auto Docking
- HOSPIYes
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Hot-Swap Battery
- HOSPINo
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Commercial
Warranty
- HOSPI1 yrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 220 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 630x705x1390 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | — |
| 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, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, Floor Compatibility, 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 | Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
HOSPI, Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes HOSPI and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3?
HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were HOSPI and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 launched?
HOSPI launched in 2013. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 launched in 2014.
How do HOSPI and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 compare on the Robo Index?
HOSPI grades AA on the Robo Index. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 grades BB. 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 Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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 Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3?
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 Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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.