HOSPI vs Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI

Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI (Zhen Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HOSPIAA

Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIBBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

HOSPIJapan
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIChina

Year First Available

HOSPI2013
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—

Verified Deployments

HOSPI0 Deployments
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

HOSPI7 hrs
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI8 hrs

Availability Status

HOSPIACTIVE
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIACTIVE

Physical

Payload

HOSPI60 kg
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI10 kg

Robot Weight

HOSPI220 kg
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI30 kg

Dimensions

HOSPI630x705x1390
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI620x660x770

Tray Count

HOSPI—
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI1

Compartment Type

HOSPI—
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIenclosed locked

IP Rating

HOSPI—
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIIP54

Navigation & Safety

Navigation Type

HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIlidar slam,vision,hybrid

Max Speed

HOSPI1 m/s
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI1.5 m/s

Power

Battery Runtime

HOSPI7 hrs
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI8 hrs

Charge Time

HOSPI2.5 hrs
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—

Auto Docking

HOSPIYes
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIYes

Hot-Swap Battery

HOSPINo
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MININo

Integration

Elevator API

HOSPI—
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIYes

PMS / POS Integration

HOSPI—
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MININo

Fleet Management

HOSPI—
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIcentralized cloud

Floor Compatibility

HOSPI—
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIhard floor

Commercial

Warranty

HOSPI1 yrs
Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—

	HOSPIdeliveryPanasonic HOSPI AARobo Index	Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIdeliveryZhen Robotics BBBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2013	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	7 hrs	8 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	60 kg	10 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	220 kg	30 kg
Dimensions (values differ)	630x705x1390	620x660x770
Tray Count (values differ)	—	1
Compartment Type (values differ)	—	enclosed locked
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP54
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type (values differ)	lidar slam,vision,hybrid	lidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed (values differ)	1 m/s	1.5 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	7 hrs	8 hrs
Charge Time (values differ)	2.5 hrs	—
Auto Docking	Yes	Yes
Hot-Swap Battery	No	No
Integration
Elevator API (values differ)	—	Yes
PMS / POS Integration (values differ)	—	No
Fleet Management (values differ)	—	centralized cloud
Floor Compatibility (values differ)	—	hard floor
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	HOSPI	Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

HOSPI, Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI 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 Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI?

HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP. Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI is made by Zhen Robotics, based in CN.

How do HOSPI and Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI compare on the Robo Index?

HOSPI grades AA on the Robo Index. Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI 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 Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI?

HOSPI carries up to 60 kg. Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI carries up to 10 kg.

Are HOSPI and Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI 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 Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI?

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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HOSPI vs Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI 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.