HOSPI vs UP-Bot
Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and UP-Bot (UrBot Inc) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HOSPIJapan
- UP-BotUnited States
Year First Available
- HOSPI2013
- UP-Bot2023
Verified Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
- UP-Bot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- UP-Bot—
Availability Status
- HOSPIACTIVE
- UP-BotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- HOSPI60 kg
- UP-Bot—
Robot Weight
- HOSPI220 kg
- UP-Bot—
Dimensions
- HOSPI630x705x1390
- UP-Bot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
- UP-Botlidar slam,vision,qr code,natural landmark,hybrid
Max Speed
- HOSPI1 m/s
- UP-Bot—
Min Passable Width
- HOSPI—
- UP-Bot55 cm
Power
Battery Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- UP-Bot—
Charge Time
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
- UP-Bot—
Auto Docking
- HOSPIYes
- UP-Bot—
Hot-Swap Battery
- HOSPINo
- UP-Bot—
Integration
Floor Compatibility
- HOSPI—
- UP-Bothard floor
UX
Noise Level
- HOSPI—
- UP-Bot75 dB
Display Size
- HOSPI—
- UP-Bot10.1 "
Commercial
Warranty
- HOSPI1 yrs
- UP-Bot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 220 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 630x705x1390 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,qr code,natural landmark,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 55 cm |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | — |
| Integration | ||
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| UX | ||
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 75 dB |
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 10.1 " |
| 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, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, 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 | UP-Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
HOSPI, UP-Bot 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 UP-Bot?
HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP. UP-Bot is made by UrBot Inc, based in US.
When were HOSPI and UP-Bot launched?
HOSPI launched in 2013. UP-Bot launched in 2023.
How do HOSPI and UP-Bot compare on the Robo Index?
HOSPI grades AA on the Robo Index. UP-Bot grades B. 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 UP-Bot?
HOSPI carries up to 60 kg. UP-Bot carries up to 30 kg.
Are HOSPI and UP-Bot 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 UP-Bot?
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 UP-Bot 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.