HOSPI vs Wingcopter 198
Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and Wingcopter 198 (Wingcopter) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
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 (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (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 (priority for Agriculture buyers) (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 | — |
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, 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 | Wingcopter 198 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
HOSPI, Wingcopter 198 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 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 Score?
HOSPI scores 60.8 on the Robo Score. Wingcopter 198 scores 54.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent 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 Score is calculated.