HOSPI vs Wingcopter 198
Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and Wingcopter 198 (Wingcopter) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HOSPIJapan
- Wingcopter 198Germany
Year First Available
- HOSPI2013
- Wingcopter 1982021
Verified Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
- Wingcopter 1980 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Availability Status
- HOSPIACTIVE
- Wingcopter 198ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- HOSPI60 kg
- Wingcopter 1985 kg
Robot Weight
- HOSPI220 kg
- Wingcopter 19820 kg
Dimensions
- HOSPI630x705x1390
- Wingcopter 198650x1980x1520
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Wingcopter 198hybrid
Max Speed
- HOSPI1 m/s
- Wingcopter 19841.7 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Charge Time
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
- Wingcopter 198—
Auto Docking
- HOSPIYes
- Wingcopter 198—
Hot-Swap Battery
- HOSPINo
- Wingcopter 198Yes
Integration
Fleet Management
- HOSPI—
- Wingcopter 198centralized cloud
Commercial
Warranty
- HOSPI1 yrs
- Wingcopter 198—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 7 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 220 kg | 20 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 630x705x1390 | 650x1980x1520 |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 41.7 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 7 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes HOSPI and Wingcopter 198?
HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP. Wingcopter 198 is made by Wingcopter, based in DE.
When were HOSPI and Wingcopter 198 launched?
HOSPI launched in 2013. Wingcopter 198 launched in 2021.
How do HOSPI and Wingcopter 198 compare on the Robo Index?
HOSPI scores 82/100. Wingcopter 198 scores 67/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between HOSPI and Wingcopter 198?
HOSPI carries up to 60 kg. Wingcopter 198 carries up to 5 kg.
Are HOSPI and Wingcopter 198 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 Wingcopter 198?
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 Wingcopter 198 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.